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...
Read MoreBuilding a Solidarity Economy in Washington
People’s Economy Lab works to advance a Just Transition to a solidarity economy in Washington by supporting the development of equitable economic systems that center and empower Black, Indigenous, and communities of color.
We push the boundaries of what’s possible for a Just Transition to democratic and regenerative community-centered economies. We convene community leaders, workshop transformative ideas, and build better economic models. We give life to systems change strategies that shift money, resources, and power to BIPOC communities.
JUST TRANSITION IN ACTION
Learning About Community Wealth Building with The Democracy Collaborative
“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...
Read More2023 Year in Review
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...
Read More2023 Community Wealth Building Pilots: Becoming a Spanish-language Resource for Cooperative Development
Villa Comunitaria envisions a community where all families thrive and participate. In particular, they’re working toward a thriving and empowered Latine community in Seattle’s South...
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