This year, People’s Economy Lab is part of an effort to pilot Community Assemblies in Seattle. These Community Assemblies are bringing people together to discuss environmental justice issues in their…
People’s Economy Lab has arrived at an important moment of growth and self-reflection. Last year, we decided to intentionally make time and space to commit to developing a strategic approach…
"These times are urgent. We must slow down." - Bayo Akolomlafe From April 12 to April 16, 2024, New America and Wellbeing Economy Alliance gathered seven different state partnerships in…
What is data, and why is it important? Data includes any information we can collect or record, including demographic information, survey responses, photos and video, and more. We collect data…
On a sunny Friday in June, the People’s Economy Lab team visited yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective at their home in Rainier Beach. yəhaw̓ hosts open visiting and volunteer hours on…
Imagine an economy that serves people, instead of people serving the economy. Where community and worker-owned businesses meet local needs. Where the government is driven by participation instead of partisan…
A lot has happened since we first shared the Cornerstones of Collaborative Governance for a Just and Equitable Future in August 2022, co-hosted the Aligning Toward Justice, Co-governance, and Well-being…
This month, PEL Lab Leaders Shiho Fuyuki and Njuguna Gishuru joined the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and Headwater People to attend the 2024 Just Economy Conference in Washington,…
“I was inspired, I made new connections, and I learned so much. It was especially incredible to see you all’s intentionality in uplifting businesses that have engaged with community wealth…
In 2023, People’s Economy Lab continued our work to reshape our economy towards one that is just, sustainable, and regenerative. We spent most of our time on creating strategies for…
