If policies and legal framework can be a barrier and prevent citizens from engaging in action, they can also create incentives and encourage the appearance of actions that propose an alternative (re)use of resources, through sharing and by avoiding waste.
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Overcoming legal barriers
- Recognising the value of occupation experiences Click HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Recognising the added value of CSAClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Commissioning for social value in public procurementClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
Reducing waste and the abandoning of resources
- Taxing abandoned housesClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Negociating with owners of abandoned housesClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
Facilitating democratic processes
- Developing legal figures for horizontal enterprisesClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Democratic managment of common goodsClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Building more participative communitiesClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
Promoting the sharing of resources
- Encouraging car-sharing and car-poolingClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Encouraging community gardensClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Promoting alternative exchanges and time bankClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
Facilitating access to resources
- Facilitating access to foodClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Facilitating transportationClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Free energy guaranteedClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Facilitating access to land and housingClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
- Facilitating access to the InternetClick HERE for examplesAucun article.Aucun article.
ALL examples of Actions and Policies
Carpooling Territorial Schemes
Publié le : 2013-06-17 08:59 -|
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Different french local authorities are developing Carpooling schemes especially in rural or semi-rural areas by giving more visibility to this mobility tool and promoting its benefits: carpooling platforms, dedicated parking spots, general and tailored information. |
Free hens
Publié le : 2013-06-06 15:03 -|
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City halls are distributing free hens to their residents not only to provide them with eggs, but also to reduce waste. |
Programme Main Verte
Publié le : 2013-06-06 09:25 -|
The City of Paris has implemented a programme to support the creation and development of community gardens. |
Bail emphytéotique
Publié le : 2013-06-05 13:15 -|
Often seen as a way of legalizing the occupation of spaces where activities of community interest are being performed, the emphyteutic lease is a type of long-term real estate contract that provides large rights to the lessees on condition of taking care of the land or building and paying a small rent. |
Water as a common
Publié le : 2013-05-22 15:40 -|
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Co-managing water |
SPIRAL
Publié le : 2013-05-22 15:32 -|
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Societal progress towards well-being of all |
Material and land for self-construction
Publié le : 2013-05-15 13:26 -|
Some towns provide land and materials free-of-charge to enable citizens to build their own houses with the help of the community. |
Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs)
Publié le : 2013-05-15 13:01 -|
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Legal device used in England and Wales, which enables local authorities to put an unoccupied property back into use as housing. |
The soft requisition bill
Publié le : 2013-05-15 12:54 -|
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Facilitates negotiation talks with the owners of abandoned buildings and other unused premises. |
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