# Fab City Handbook

## Fab City Handbook 2026

- [About this Handbook](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/master.md)
- [What is the Fab City Network?](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/whats-a-fab-city.md)
- [Becoming a Fab Locality](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/becoming-a-fab-locality.md)
- [Application Guide](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment.md): Read our step-by-step guide to apply to join the Fab City Network
- [Step 1: Understanding Fab City](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment/step-1-understanding-fab-city.md)
- [Step 2: Complete an Expression of Interest](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment/step-2-complete-an-expression-of-interest.md)
- [Step 3: Form Your Consortium & Map Your Ecosystem](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment/step-3-form-your-consortium-and-map-your-ecosystem.md)
- [Step 4: Define Your Fab City Strategic Plan](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment/step-4-define-your-fab-city-strategic-plan.md)
- [Step 5: Submit Your Application!](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/commitment/step-5-submit-your-application.md)
- [Pledge Ceremony and Fab City Summit](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/pledge-ceremony-and-fab-city-summit.md)
- [Network Onboarding](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/network-onboarding.md)
- [How to be a strong member of the Fab City Network](https://fabcity.gitbook.io/handbook/how-to-be-a-strong-member-of-the-fab-city-network.md)


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