• PlaidBaronOP
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    3 days ago

    Thats really interesting actually, because around here theyre kinda known as a network for people with limited funds. Often theyre combined with mini foodbanks.

    Sort of a grassroots thing.

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      Probably because of

      • higher urbanisation rather than suburbanisation in UK compared to USA (i’m assuming you’re USA).
      • Maybe more libraries exist already here and are easier to reach because of above point.
      • And i presume the nature + location of the “more middle class” streets puts them less at risk of vandalism
      • Middle class people have the most time to spare to make one
      • Possibly planning application is required

      Even in rural places, it’s usually a fancier house that puts one up on their plot. I’d say that could be because it’s more visible and they’re the people with permission from planning authorities for it.

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        Im Canadian but where I am communities are very mixed. That is in no way necessarily the norm im Canada, but you will see very expensive houses right next to a smaller low income household where I live.

        I live in NS which is generally a very community oriented province. Lots of local initiatives.

        Definitely no permit needed here to put up something like this! That would be very unpopular here.