Circular Communities

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.