^ it was nice....established, friendly and efficient......patronised by all sorts, not just activist types....
my 2p's worth....if it was me setting it up, i would definitely be going down the Co-op route....as Our Community Bikes proves, a not for profit (syndicalist) Co-op can be a reality....
BUT...it needs to be sharp/hip/cool......too many co-ops/community groups are populated by soap dodging vegan professional activist trustafarian wankers in my book (!)......no reason why a socially progressive endeavour cant be well lit/clean/modern aesthetic and OUTSIDE of the fucking activist ghetto!
^ it was nice....established, friendly and efficient......patronised by all sorts, not just activist types....
my 2p's worth....if it was me setting it up, i would definitely be going down the Co-op route....as Our Community Bikes proves, a not for profit (syndicalist) Co-op can be a reality....
BUT...it needs to be sharp/hip/cool......too many co-ops/community groups are populated by soap dodging vegan professional activist trustafarian wankers in my book (!)......no reason why a socially progressive endeavour cant be well lit/clean/modern aesthetic and OUTSIDE of the fucking activist ghetto!