Circular Communities

The second edition of Circular Communities, now featuring new, inspiring community-led circular practices from across the globe
An alternative perspective on the relationship between resources, nature and human beings
Provides a design method to facilitate an alternative economic and cultural model: what do we value and how do we organize ourselves in relation to one other and to nature?

Building on the first edition of Circular Communities (2022), this sequel explores culturally diverse, community-led approaches to circular resource stewardship around the world. These practices demonstrate how communities worldwide collectively generate multiple values – ecological, cultural, social, aesthetic and financial – by closing resource loops.

In their new book, urban designer Els Leclercq and architect Mo Smit expand on their Circular Value Flower, a value-based model designed to initiate and guide circular and regenerative initiatives. It enables a holistic approach, linking communities with the wider eco-system of stakeholders, enablers, resources, policy and spatial context.

Essential for communities, citizens, spatial designers and policymakers, this book supports initiatives to grow, connect and form networks of action, fostering flourishing circular communities worldwide.