The best designs layer functions together to create a system that is self-organizing, generating, and healing. Learn more about the permaculture principles we individually gravitate towards, and how we can have more without nature having less. Following a collaborative process, Ben will share some case studies highlighting techniques and solutions frequently encountered in suburban and urban spaces. Soil management will be a strong theme in all the case studies. Drawing on lessons learned in broad acre designs, most elements are often more influenced by our human interactions when working with smaller spaces, for better or worse. From novel ways to plant trees to polycultures that stack functions, integrate resources management, provide year round food, and preserve historic varieties…This session will provide both information and inspiration! Learn more at permaculturevoices.com.