Another World is Possible
Because it has already begun in Portland Bob Banner
Upon examining Portland's 5th Village Building Convergence sends streams of excitement, fun and joy and hope into life after Bush... and even into what we can possibly see life after peak oil.
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A Different Kind of Intersection
Brought to you by City Repair Bob Banner
The author settles into one of the first street intersections whose public space has been taken over by neighbors, with kiosks, a tea house, 2 cob benches for spontaneous gatherings, gardens, a children’s play room and a give-away area... all the beginnings of village life
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Party: Celebrating 50 Issues of HopeDance Michael Banovitch
A brief speech by HopeDance's founder who honors the many volunteers as well as the numerous businesses who generously provided food and spirit to the Party.
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Starting a Successful Urban EcoVillage Diane Leaf Christian
Author of numerous articles about community living succinctly reports on what it takes to create a "successful" URBAN ecovillage, something that is happening. Granted there are only a few pockets throughout the world where this is happening, but hasn’t that always been the case with new ideas? The hard work of pioneers before the groundswell of a popular movement?
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Creating a Sustainable Future Bob Banner
A report of the Institute of Reverential Ecology's 3rd Annual Retreat with many scholar/activist luminaries speaking and sharing their wisdom with 200 people at the beautiful retrteat center at Zaca Lake, between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.
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Taking Back Your Time Kathleen A. Walsh
A presentation at the 5th Village Building Convergence which we reprint here since we wish to keep alive the slowing-down movement.
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Changing Everything about How We Live James Howard Kunstler
The author of the new book THE LONG EMERGENCY speaks about the ways peak oil will affect our lives that we can't possibly fathom. Mr. Kunstler helps us with our imagination with keen perception and often-brutal honesty
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What's Up with For The Future? Bruce Anderson & Linda Buzzell-Saltzman
Dr. Anderson gives us an update about the very passionate and active group... and Ms. Buzzell-Saltzman reports on a current forum they organized on Beauty & Sustainability.
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