On Doing Well, Part 2
There was a time in this country’s history when knowledge of the fundamentals of the monetary system was wide spread among the common citizens, not just Wall Street financiers and academic economists.
building resilient communities
Tony Blair, Godzilla, and the Banquet of Consequences
One of the best things about Transition for me is that we bring big issues home, and we own them.
Walking Makes Strides in All Kinds of Communities
Imagine living in one of America’s great walkable communities.
In Venezuela’s Difficult Times the Grassroots are Stronger
‘People are starting to understand how food works. There is no way to move forward until communities become involved in food and production.
How One Urban Activist Community in Bolivia Thrives on ‘Abundance For Everybody’
A group of young Bolivian activists are exploring ways to build a conscious community and local economy in the world’s highest capital city.
The Breakdown of Nations
I suppose I have no option but to write about Brexit, adding my own small voice to the torrent of verbiage that’s already been devoted to the current extraordinary events.
The European Union and the Misery of Bigness
Years ago, the great Austrian economist Leopold Kohr argued that overwhelming evidence from science, culture and biology all pointed to one unending truth: things improve with an unending process of division.
The Magic of Trees
So when you talk about “complete streets” and “active transportation” be sure to mention the importance of canopy trees.
Inside the Little Free Pantry
Created by Jessica McClard, the Pantry is an easy way for people to share surplus food and household goods, and access items they may need.
Trama: Netweaving and Collaboration in Rio de Janeiro
In late 2014 a design project at PUC-Rio university led five students to the street in Rio de Janeiro to restore an idle square by opening it for people collaboration and creativity.
History as a Commons
We spoke about the importance of looking at the social, political and ecological elements of history, how history belongs not in dusty old shelves, but as a part of our everyday lives…
The Place Game: How We Make the Community the Expert
The Place Game is a tool for evaluating any public space—a park, a square, a market, a street, even a street corner—and examining it through guided observation strategies.