The Global Grid

In 2018, The Global Grid discontinued publication and its internship programs. Since that time, we've continued to keep over 2,500 hyperlocal articles accessible to the world. We've also ensured that the work of our over 150 writer and editor interns stayed online.In order to continue keeping The Global Grid online, we need your help. It costs to keep the site online with hosting, the domain, licensing, and more. There are monthly and annual expenses to keep The Global Grid from going dark.With your help, we can make The Global Grid articles stay online for years to come. With gratitude,Renée Elaine van Staveren&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief&nbsp;Rocklin, California, USA&nbsp;<h3 style="">The Global Grid:&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="">Urbanist news. Local views.&nbsp;</h3><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u7cnzHWR6eM?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe>Hear what bloggers have to say about being a part of The Global Grid team: <a href="http://bit.ly/2lPD0EO" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://bit.ly/2lPD0EO</a>In the space of seven years, The Global Grid has trained and mentored 150+ intern team members,&nbsp;had over 800,000 visitors, and published 2,500+ unique hyperlocal environmental design stories from around the world. We’ve also written 45+ book reviews on topics near and dear to urbanists and our social media community has grown to 17,000+! Find us on<a href="https://twitter.com/theglobalgrid" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theglobalgrid/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/theglobalgrid/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3742121" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.<ul><li>We feature a<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23theglobalgrid&amp;src=typd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Twitter Chat</a> once per month.&nbsp;<a href="https://theglobalgrid.org/guide-joining-global-grid-monthly-twitter-chat-theglobalgrid/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn how to participate</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>Book reviews and giveaway opportunities only through<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23theglobalgridreads&amp;src=typd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;The Global Grid Reads</a>.</li></ul>One of the 45+ books we've read and reviewed:<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23theglobalgridreads&amp;src=typd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/theglobalgridreads-fordlandia.png" title=""></a><ul><li>Every week we take you to a new city with our<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theglobalgridtakeover/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Instagram takeovers.</a></li></ul>An example of an image from one of our Instagram takeovers - where locals take us to unique urbanist-interest locations. We have featured 240+ images from around the world.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theglobalgridtakeover/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/theglobalgridtakeover.png" title=""></a><ul><li>Every week we feature five&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theglobalgridquotes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">urbanist quotes</a> on Instagram.</li></ul>One of the over 250+ urbanist quotes we've personally curated for Instagram. We feature architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and other industry thought leaders.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theglobalgridquotes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/theglobalgridquote.png" title=""></a><h4 style="">Become a Patron.&nbsp;</h4><h4 style="">Support Independent Journalism.</h4>Our community includes built environment professionals and enthusiasts from around the globe. Urban planners, architects, landscape architects, real estate developers, activists, university professors, government staffers, students, and citizens just like you. Our reach is diverse. We have strong local communities in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., St. Louis but also in London, Nairobi, Sydney, Toronto, and many more cities. This provides a unique opportunity for virtual meets to develop in real life. A selection of the cities our bloggers have written about:<img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-global-grid-bloggers.png" title=""><h4 style="">We Bridge the Digital Storytelling Divide</h4>So many graduates from environmental design programs don't have the skills necessary to communicate their messages across digital platforms. Whether improving skills for their individual practice, developing a personal or professional online portfolio and/or brand (ensuring a professional result on their Google search), or learning how to reach communities, we know that with digital storytelling, we can serve our communities better. Join us in our mission to provide value-rich internship opportunities to students across the globe, in blogging, social media, translation, and editorial roles, while highlighting best and worst-case environmental design practices within their local communities. At The Global Grid, we believe in local community voices, not outsider perspectives. Every writer receives their own author page. Useful for referencing on LinkedIn:<a href="https://theglobalgrid.org/author/brittanygarcia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brittany-garcia-author-page.png" title=""></a> We value local community voices and feature cities not covered by mainstream media:<a href="https://theglobalgrid.org/author/najmaleley/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://theglobalgrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/najma-leley-author-page.png" title=""></a><h4 style="">What will your contribution be used for?</h4>The Global Grid is operated by two dedicated team members and editorial interns who have so far volunteered their time. Your support will allow us to hire and pay a part-time editor, rather than relying on intern or volunteer time. Your contribution will also allow us to expand, budgeting stipends to cover the eventual work and extra efforts of reporters, writers, photographers, and artists around the world, along with website services, accounting, and legal expenses that are basics for any small digital media business. &nbsp;<h4 style="">Push The Global Grid to the Next Level</h4>The Global Grid celebrates its 8th birthday on August 15, 2018. Hundreds of dedicated interns and volunteers have supported us. In eight years we’ve proven to be a trusted source for niche environmental design digital media education and hyperlocal urbanist news. Providing this training and service has proved to be an expensive labor of love. And it’s time for The Global Grid to adopt a sustainable business model using Patreon, so we can continue to offer value-rich training and news for years to come. Please join us, by becoming a Patron, and thank you for being a member of The Global Grid community.With gratitude,Renée Elaine van Staveren&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief&nbsp;Rocklin, California, USA&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<h4 style="">Thank you for contributing to our vision!&nbsp;</h4>

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"It takes a village." Small contributions from supporting members allow us to keep going. If only 167 readers give $3.00 per month we'll "keep the lights on." Be part of the village.<ul><li>A thank you tweet from <a href="https://twitter.com/theglobalgrid" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Global Grid's Twitter</a> account (6,700+ followers) to your website or profile. Recognizing you or your organization as a Village Patron. </li></ul>

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As a Town Patron you receive recognition across social media to over 10,500 followers and access to our patron-only Facebook Group. You've got the digital suite of swag. Want something more tangible? Become a City or Metropolis Patron.<ul><li>A post on <a href="http://facebook.com/theglobalgrid/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Global Grid's Facebook page</a> (3,880+ followers) recognizing you or your organization as a Town Patron. </li><li>Plus all the rewards of a Village Patron.</li></ul>

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Analog writing is not dead. The days of digging through your bag trying to find a pen, or searching around a room, is over. You can see these bright orange pens from across the room. Claim five as your own by becoming a City Patron.  <ul><li>Set (5) of The Global Grid black-ink writing pens. </li><li>Plus all the rewards of a Town Patron.</li></ul>

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3 5/8" wide-mouth mug for 8 ounces of anytime coffee or a cup of tea. Pairs well with reading The Global Grid <a href="https://theglobalgrid.org/?s=book+review" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">book reviews</a> or a book from one of our <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/382707-the-global-grid-reads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">recommended reading lists</a>.
 
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