Trend 7: DIY Currencies For DIY Communities - The Pop-Up City - 1 views
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Thierry Marcou on 14 Jan 13"The economic downturn of recent years has led to a decline in confidence in the financial markets. The renewed focus on local communities, 'DIY' and alternative ways of city-making go hand-in-hand with the rise of the peer-to-peer economy. Increasing numbers of people start to take matters into their own hands. If money fails, why not introduce your own currency?"