City-Based Research

Community ownership takes shape differently in every place. Local markets, policies, institutions, histories, and relationships all influence what’s possible.

Our city-based research looks closely at community ownership ecosystems in cities across the country, tracing how grassroots organizations, capital, policy, and partnerships come together. By studying these local dynamics, we surface lessons that can inform community ownership efforts more broadly.

Our Field Notes distill our research and findings into visual summaries, while the Research Features offer a deeper exploration of the cases and takeaways.