Workshops With Wi-Fi: How Makerspaces Are Quietly Rewiring American Communities
Across the country, local makerspaces are shedding their reputation as hobbyist hangouts and stepping into a much bigger role. From laser cutters in Louisville to CNC routers in rural Nebraska, these community fab labs are becoming the kind of third places that towns actually need. Here's a look at what's driving the shift — and why open-source fabrication tools are at the center of it.