With 14% of its population having moved in from abroad, alienation amongst Berlin’s residents is a growing concern. In order to re-establish a sense of place, a number of individuals are putting on concerts that cross the border between public and private.

Apps for making everyday life easier are ten a penny, but sometimes the best solutions are the simplest. Switzerland’s Pumpipumpe thinks so - it's created sticker sets for mailboxes so neighbours can signal to each other which household items they’d be happy to lend.

Rising house prices and a slow economy are moving home ownership beyond the reach of today's younger generations. In Berlin, one in ten new homes are constructed by Baugruppe (building groups). But what's the appeal of building your own home and community over buying a house?

Los Angeles-based current lifestyle magazine GOOD is launching a community sharing centre, hosting design competitions and a variety of workshops for the benefit of the local community.