From everyday life in communities,
we envision their future.
Grounded in local places, connecting people, and exploring citizen-led processes of community development.
About the Lab →About
Envisioning the future together with communities.
Established in October 2011, our laboratory asks how everyday life in communities can be made better. Working with diverse local actors, we study citizen-led community development and the design of the processes that sustain it.
Regional DNA
Reading the context of a place to pursue a future that feels both new and familiar.
Bird’s-eye / Ground-level views
Combining perspectives rooted in place with a wider view of the whole.
Research
Exploring the future of communities through five research themes.
Members
Learning together, engaging with communities together.
Faculty members, doctoral and master’s students, undergraduates, and research students pursue research and practice while developing their individual interests.
Work Hard & Play Hard
Work seriously, enjoy life fully.
We also maintain a record of alumni since 2014.
Publications / Theses
Browse research output by academic year and type.
Theses
Doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate theses.
Third-year Research
Research undertaken during the third undergraduate year.
Student Presentations
Presentations at conferences and research meetings.
Books
Books and booklets emerging from research and community practice.
Publications by Taro Taguchi and materials produced by the laboratory are presented with cover images and bibliographic information.
View books and booklets →Notes
Notes from daily laboratory life and ideas in progress.
Short reflections and updates on research, communities, and education are published here.
Read notes →Links
Opening pathways to thinking about communities.
Related universities, government agencies, municipalities, and other organizations are organized by field.
View links →Member Area
Tools and information for laboratory members.
Apps and the Board are available through the Member Area.Contact
Join us in thinking about the future of communities.
Prospective students and anyone interested in research collaboration are welcome to read our admissions and access information.
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