About Universal Basic Infrastructure
UBIf is reimagining how communities organize, fund, and build infrastructure together—starting with a founding chapter in Warrensburg, NY, and growing outward.
Our Mission
To empower communities to design, fund, and govern infrastructure that meets their needs, using mutual aid, democratic processes, and open networks.
Our Vision
A world where communities control their own infrastructure destiny—where water, energy, food, digital access, and transportation are organized by and for the people they serve.
Our Approach
Local autonomy + solidarity networks + open knowledge. We scale by connecting chapters, sharing learnings, and building infrastructure that grows with communities.
Core Principles
Community Power
Infrastructure decisions are made by and for the communities they serve. Power flows from the ground up, not top-down.
Mutual Aid
We solve problems together, pooling skills, resources, and time. Success is shared; risk is distributed.
Democratic Governance
Every project operates through participatory decision-making. Accountability flows to the community, not a central authority.
Transparency & Accountability
All processes, budgets, and decisions are open. We report to our communities and adapt based on feedback.
Open Knowledge
What we build, we document and share. Other communities learn from our successes and mistakes.
Solidarity Networks
Local chapters remain autonomous, but linked through shared values, resources, and mutual support.
Movement Timeline
Early 2026 – Start Discussions
Begin community conversations about UBIf and the potential for building universal basic infrastructure that serves people's needs.
Mid 2026 – Launch Website & Recruit
Create the UBIf website and platform. Begin recruiting volunteers and building a community of people interested in shaping the movement.
Late 2026 – Launch First Project
Start the first real UBIf project. Prove the model works and demonstrate how communities can organize, fund, and govern infrastructure together.
2027 – Spread Nationally
Expand across the United States. New chapters launch in multiple states. The network grows and knowledge is shared between communities.
2028 – Spread Globally
First international chapters launch. The movement becomes truly global while maintaining local autonomy and adapting to each community's context.
How We Scale
From Local to Global
UBIf scales by connecting autonomous local chapters through a shared commitment to principles, open knowledge, and mutual aid. Each chapter adapts the model to its context.
- • Warrensburg/Local: Our founding chapter, proving the model works
- • Regional: Groups of chapters supporting each other across a geographic area
- • National: A network of regional networks sharing standards and learning
- • Global: International chapters adapting our approach to their contexts
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Want to learn more about UBIf or get involved? Connect with us to explore opportunities in your region.
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