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Pocket NeighborhoodsPocket Neighborhoods are the inspiration of architect Ross Chapin and his colleagues. Asheville, NC has built an entire network of such neighborhoods. While there does not appear to be a directory of pocket neighborhoods, a quick search reveals them all across the United States. See also:
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Cohousing.orgLike intentional communities, cohousing is a way for people to share resources while connecting with each other and the planet in more meaningful ways. What sets them apart might be that joining — or building — a cohousing neighborhood often involves significant investments in real estate and the community. Homes are privately owned while shared…
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Foundation for Intentional CommunityHumans have been living in intentional communities for as long as humans have been living. The Foundation for Intentional Community was formed in the late 20th century in response to the natural desire to get back to this form of more connected living. They are a source of information, education, and connection. They maintain a…
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Movement MemosIt’s easy for me to understand the perspective of complex systems. We’ve got our six-continent supply chain, our absurd dependency on fossil fuels and natural resources, and a globally interconnected financial system. I listen to Movement Memos because I want to be reminded of our interconnections on a human level as well. Kelly Hayes is…
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Hospicing Modernity and Rehabilitating HumanityThis interview with Vanessa Andreotti (more recently known at Vanessa Machado De Oliveira) moved me to my core. She embodies profound insights, an infectious energy, and a deep connection to our indigenous roots. The most profound moment in the conversation for me was when she shares a story linking back to one of her ancestors….
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Mineral BlindnessIt seems intuitively obvious that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible. At some point we will to start running out of the things we need to make our lives work. What is not intuitively obvious is that, while our demand for the material resources that make our world function is growing exponentially, our…
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A Diesel Powered Civilization: Part 2 – Coping With a Difficult RealityBy The Honest Sorcerer, November 2024 Diesel fuel is the linchpin of civilization. From agriculture to mining, or from transportation to construction, its continued supply is essential to maintain current consumption and population levels. If only it were as simple as simply drilling for more oil or finding an alternative. As globalization reaches its logical…
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A Diesel Powered Civilization: Part 1 – a Gigantic Ponzi SchemeBy The Honest Sorcerer, November 2024 Without diesel fuel — the lifeblood of transportation, agriculture, mining and construction — civilization would grind to a halt. Despite knowing for decades that the source of this fuel — oil — is a finite resource, we still haven’t been able to find a scalable replacement. What we have found ourselves in, instead, is a massive Ponzi…