🌐 Circular Economy Cluster - Neighborhood Sharing Economy
- Date
- 2026-05-26
- Location
- Parking is available in the building, entrance on University St (of note: there are EV chargers!) Also consider using Spothero. The closest Link Lightrail Station is the Symphony Station.There is a bike room located on the C/D level of the garage. It’s inside the double doors by the elevator (email seattle@9zero.com for the door code), Seattle, WA, USA
- Host
- Community
About this event
The neighborhood sharing economy is where circularity becomes real: tools borrowed instead of bought, spaces used more fully, goods kept in circulation, and neighbors connected through practical exchange. This meetup is designed for people who want to explore how community-centered sharing can reduce waste, strengthen local resilience, and open up new ways of collaborating at the neighborhood level. About the Event The Circular Economy Cluster - Neighborhood Sharing Economy is an in-person gathering focused on one of the most tangible parts of the circular economy: how people, organizations, and communities can share resources more effectively. Rather than treating circularity as an abstract concept, this event brings the conversation down to the scale where it often matters most: the block, the building, the district, and the local network. Expect a community-oriented meetup format with room for conversation, connection, and idea exchange. The emphasis is on meeting others who care about reuse, access over ownership, and building systems that help neighborhoods function more sustainably. This is a good fit if you are curious about how sharing models can work in practice, whether through community programs, local initiatives, informal networks, or mission-driven projects. The event sits at the intersection of sustainability, community building, and practical problem-solving. What to Expect You can expect a meetup atmosphere that supports both learning and networking. The format is well suited to people who want to trade ideas, hear how others are approaching similar challenges, and make connections that could lead to future collaboration. Likely areas of discussion may include: Neighborhood-scale sharing systems for goods, spaces, mobility, or services Circular economy principles in daily life, including reuse, repair, redistribution, and extending product life Community participation and trust, which are essential for any successful sharing model Local partnerships and resource coordination across residents, nonprofits, businesses, and community spaces Barriers to adoption, such as accessibility, awareness, logistics, and behavior change Because this is a cluster-style gathering, part of the value is in the mix of perspectives in the room. Some attendees may be deeply involved in sustainability work, while others may be exploring the topic for the first time through a neighborhood, civic, or entrepreneurial lens. You should also expect time for informal conversation. Often the most useful takeaways from a gathering like this come from a specific exchange with someone who has tested an idea, solved a practical challenge, or is looking for a collaborator with your exact experience. Why Attend If you care about the circular economy, this event offers a grounded way to engage with it. Neighborhood sharing is one of the clearest examples of circular thinking in action because it changes how resources are accessed, used, and valued in everyday life. Attending can help you sharpen your understanding of what makes sharing initiatives actually work. Beyond the big idea, there are always operational questions: how people discover a resource, how trust is built, how participation is maintained, and how a promising concept becomes something a community truly uses. This meetup is also valuable for relationship-building. You may meet people working on adjacent efforts in community development, climate action, local organizing, mobility, housing, or social infrastructure. Those overlaps matter, especially when circular economy projects depend on partnerships and local buy-in. You may leave with: New examples and ideas you can adapt to your own neighborhood or organization Useful contacts in the sustainability and community-building space A clearer sense of practical challenges involved in sharing-based models Fresh perspective on how circular economy principles can become more accessible and community-led Momentum for projects, conversations, or collaborations you want to move forward Practical Details This event takes place in person in Seattle, USA on Tuesday, May 26 at 12:00 PM PDT. If you value face-to-face conversation and local connection, this format makes it easier to have the kind of practical, nuanced discussions that community-centered topics deserve. The venue includes parking in the building, with the entrance on University St. If you plan to drive, it may also be helpful to consider Spothero for parking options. There are several transportation details worth noting: EV chargers are available in the building The closest Link Light Rail station is Symphony Station A bike room is located on the C/D level of the garage The bike room is inside the double doors by the elevator For the bike room door code, email seattle@9zero.com If this topic intersects with your work, your neighborhood, or your curiosity about more practical forms of sustainability, this meetup is a strong place to start the conversation or deepen it with others already thinking in the same direction.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want to explore how circular economy ideas become practical, local, and community-powered. - You care about **sustainability, reuse, repair, or waste reduction** and want to connect those values to real neighborhood systems. - You are building, supporting, or curious about **sharing-based models** such as community resource libraries, shared spaces, mutual aid networks, mobility access, or local exchange initiatives. - You work in or alongside **community development, climate action, urban innovation, nonprofits, local government, social impact, or civic engagement** and want to meet others thinking at the same intersection. - You are a **founder, organizer, operator, or volunteer** looking for practical ideas, peer insight, or potential collaborators. - You live in Seattle or the surrounding area and want **in-person conversation with people who care about neighborhood resilience and more efficient use of local resources**. - You do not need to be an expert. If you are asking thoughtful questions about **how to make sharing work in real communities**, you will likely feel at home here.