The document discusses the need for a cultural change to address issues with the current economic, environmental and social system, which is seen as being in crisis. It argues that continual economic growth is not sustainable or solving problems. Instead, it proposes an approach called "Happy Degrowth" based on self-production, localization, sobriety, appropriate technology, and human relations to create a more environmentally friendly and equitable system.
Evolutionary leadership focuses on seeing things systemically and designing for sustainability. It involves developing six key competencies: personal evolution, systems thinking, design for sustainability, collaboration and innovation, emotions and language, and syntony and flow. Evolutionary leaders act as stewards, facilitate emergence of life-affirming realities, and are competent in systems thinking, feeling and being. They focus on co-adaptive challenges rather than technical problems. Sustainability means designing solutions that meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
A month ago, The Storyteller of Future Global launched 30 piece puzzle of the Future.
Today, 2014’s 30 piece optimistic puzzle is on stage. The Storyteller of Future Global has made a bet with himself on his own very character. The summary below of what is well going on in the world is a challenge for him to prove… he is connected; always learning; fully aware; and super present; to also prove he is shifting from The Storyteller of Future to The Storyteller of Now, but always global on this unprecedented, particular, and unrepeatable - thus unique, planet. For you to judge, co-operate, invest! (in this order)
The document discusses the concept of "Urbanaturalism" and the rise of a new type of American citizen called the "Urbanatural". Urbanaturals blend urban and natural lifestyles by integrating sophistication and simplicity. They comprise about 40% of Americans and differ from others by being comfortable with inconsistent worldviews. The document argues Urbanaturalism will shape trends and spark innovation in many industries like urban planning, product development, and employee recruitment. It poses Urbanaturalism as a solution to reconcile economic challenges with environmental stewardship.
Gentrification is a process where poor urban neighborhoods experience shifts in residential and commercial composition as more affluent groups move into the area. This often results in the displacement of existing poorer residents through increased rents and property taxes. Old industrial buildings are converted to residences and higher-end shops. While gentrification can stabilize declining areas and increase property values, it also leads to loss of affordable housing and resentment from existing communities who feel displaced.
The role of business in the transformation to a post-growth, post-consumer so...Wilmette Institute
Based on concepts from ELEVEN by Paul Hanley, business can be seen as both an active and passive participant in a world at risk due to consumerism and its consequences, and economic planning based on an ethos of never-ending growth. In his book ELEVEN, Paul Hanley uses multiple sources to present a clear and logical description of the genesis of the current paradigm and where it is inexorably leading. Science informs us that the current economic order is unsustainable. With the world population projected to rise another 50% to 11 billion by 2100, current economic and environmental issues will deepen and turn catastrophic. As the notion that there is a spiritual aspect to reality fades into anachronism, the sustainability crisis deepens.
The core proposal of the book and the learnshop is that the solution to the seemingly insurmountable and catastrophic issues facing the world today can be found through a comprehensive public education approach that leads to profound ethical-social-ecological transformation. Such a program can be spearheaded by responsible business and their activities in the community —for example, supporting neighbourhood grass roots initiatives. Business can play play an enabling role in this process. It can reorient advertisements that suggest how consumer goods should not define us and symbolise who we are, and instead promote environmental and moral values that result in a sustainable future. Instead of a focus on profits only, business can support communities to transform, and demonstrate by example that “avarice and self-interest (need not) prevail at the expense of the common good.” Ultimately, in order to realistically address world issues, businesses will need to live a new morality, contribute to a reduction in excessive consumption, and renounce the paradigm of continuous economic growth. A sustainable, values-based reality needs to be made visible through education, particularly moral education, starting with children and youth.
What new insights or learning do you hope your learnshop will provoke?
To investigate the present environmental and economic issues so that our awareness is improved, and that we can clearly explain why a change in paradigm is essential. The learnshop will seek to gain insight and understanding about the issues facing the world and the role of business. Through discussion and sharing of ideas we hope brainstorm what could and should be done to address these issues – both the possible and the desirable. Which values/virtues are present and absent in the current paradigm? How to select a plan of action in the face of confusing messages and “false news.” Which virtues or values, if implemented, have the greatest potential for affecting constructive change? Finally what are the barriers to change that need to be overcome. What are the main themes that can be effectively addressed by the business community and what methods and materials are needed to address them?
Uneven development and environmental conflicts often arise from gentrification processes. Gentrification involves the displacement of lower socioeconomic status land users by higher socioeconomic status users and the reinvestment in real estate. This leads to conflicts over visions for space between those being displaced and the new users seeking to realize their own visions. On islands, gentrification challenges local control over development and can displace long-time residents. In Södra Skärgården, Sweden, the region has seen an influx of urban summer residents that has transformed formerly poor fishing communities, raising conflicts between permanent and seasonal residents.
This document summarizes the Neighborhood Assessment Project conducted by Architecture for Humanity New York after Hurricane Sandy. The project involved field teams visiting 10 affected coastal neighborhoods in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens to collect data on damage patterns, community needs and capacity. Through surveys, photos, stories and research, the teams sought to understand each community's unique challenges and ideas for recovery in order to direct resources and support from Architecture for Humanity and its volunteers. The project aimed to provide a localized understanding of post-disaster conditions in each neighborhood to inform future rebuilding efforts.
The document discusses the need for a cultural change to address issues with the current economic, environmental and social system, which is seen as being in crisis. It argues that continual economic growth is not sustainable or solving problems. Instead, it proposes an approach called "Happy Degrowth" based on self-production, localization, sobriety, appropriate technology, and human relations to create a more environmentally friendly and equitable system.
Evolutionary leadership focuses on seeing things systemically and designing for sustainability. It involves developing six key competencies: personal evolution, systems thinking, design for sustainability, collaboration and innovation, emotions and language, and syntony and flow. Evolutionary leaders act as stewards, facilitate emergence of life-affirming realities, and are competent in systems thinking, feeling and being. They focus on co-adaptive challenges rather than technical problems. Sustainability means designing solutions that meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
A month ago, The Storyteller of Future Global launched 30 piece puzzle of the Future.
Today, 2014’s 30 piece optimistic puzzle is on stage. The Storyteller of Future Global has made a bet with himself on his own very character. The summary below of what is well going on in the world is a challenge for him to prove… he is connected; always learning; fully aware; and super present; to also prove he is shifting from The Storyteller of Future to The Storyteller of Now, but always global on this unprecedented, particular, and unrepeatable - thus unique, planet. For you to judge, co-operate, invest! (in this order)
The document discusses the concept of "Urbanaturalism" and the rise of a new type of American citizen called the "Urbanatural". Urbanaturals blend urban and natural lifestyles by integrating sophistication and simplicity. They comprise about 40% of Americans and differ from others by being comfortable with inconsistent worldviews. The document argues Urbanaturalism will shape trends and spark innovation in many industries like urban planning, product development, and employee recruitment. It poses Urbanaturalism as a solution to reconcile economic challenges with environmental stewardship.
Gentrification is a process where poor urban neighborhoods experience shifts in residential and commercial composition as more affluent groups move into the area. This often results in the displacement of existing poorer residents through increased rents and property taxes. Old industrial buildings are converted to residences and higher-end shops. While gentrification can stabilize declining areas and increase property values, it also leads to loss of affordable housing and resentment from existing communities who feel displaced.
The role of business in the transformation to a post-growth, post-consumer so...Wilmette Institute
Based on concepts from ELEVEN by Paul Hanley, business can be seen as both an active and passive participant in a world at risk due to consumerism and its consequences, and economic planning based on an ethos of never-ending growth. In his book ELEVEN, Paul Hanley uses multiple sources to present a clear and logical description of the genesis of the current paradigm and where it is inexorably leading. Science informs us that the current economic order is unsustainable. With the world population projected to rise another 50% to 11 billion by 2100, current economic and environmental issues will deepen and turn catastrophic. As the notion that there is a spiritual aspect to reality fades into anachronism, the sustainability crisis deepens.
The core proposal of the book and the learnshop is that the solution to the seemingly insurmountable and catastrophic issues facing the world today can be found through a comprehensive public education approach that leads to profound ethical-social-ecological transformation. Such a program can be spearheaded by responsible business and their activities in the community —for example, supporting neighbourhood grass roots initiatives. Business can play play an enabling role in this process. It can reorient advertisements that suggest how consumer goods should not define us and symbolise who we are, and instead promote environmental and moral values that result in a sustainable future. Instead of a focus on profits only, business can support communities to transform, and demonstrate by example that “avarice and self-interest (need not) prevail at the expense of the common good.” Ultimately, in order to realistically address world issues, businesses will need to live a new morality, contribute to a reduction in excessive consumption, and renounce the paradigm of continuous economic growth. A sustainable, values-based reality needs to be made visible through education, particularly moral education, starting with children and youth.
What new insights or learning do you hope your learnshop will provoke?
To investigate the present environmental and economic issues so that our awareness is improved, and that we can clearly explain why a change in paradigm is essential. The learnshop will seek to gain insight and understanding about the issues facing the world and the role of business. Through discussion and sharing of ideas we hope brainstorm what could and should be done to address these issues – both the possible and the desirable. Which values/virtues are present and absent in the current paradigm? How to select a plan of action in the face of confusing messages and “false news.” Which virtues or values, if implemented, have the greatest potential for affecting constructive change? Finally what are the barriers to change that need to be overcome. What are the main themes that can be effectively addressed by the business community and what methods and materials are needed to address them?
Uneven development and environmental conflicts often arise from gentrification processes. Gentrification involves the displacement of lower socioeconomic status land users by higher socioeconomic status users and the reinvestment in real estate. This leads to conflicts over visions for space between those being displaced and the new users seeking to realize their own visions. On islands, gentrification challenges local control over development and can displace long-time residents. In Södra Skärgården, Sweden, the region has seen an influx of urban summer residents that has transformed formerly poor fishing communities, raising conflicts between permanent and seasonal residents.
This document summarizes the Neighborhood Assessment Project conducted by Architecture for Humanity New York after Hurricane Sandy. The project involved field teams visiting 10 affected coastal neighborhoods in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens to collect data on damage patterns, community needs and capacity. Through surveys, photos, stories and research, the teams sought to understand each community's unique challenges and ideas for recovery in order to direct resources and support from Architecture for Humanity and its volunteers. The project aimed to provide a localized understanding of post-disaster conditions in each neighborhood to inform future rebuilding efforts.
The document discusses challenges with building urban climate change resilience in inclusive ways. It notes that resilience efforts often overlook issues of power and politics. True resilience must benefit the most vulnerable and have pro-poor outcomes. Mainstreaming resilience can overlook rapid urbanization drivers like private sector expansion that weaken governance. Research must engage more with political economies and the forces shaping urban planning outcomes. Making impact requires addressing knowledge and power imbalances.
1) Eddie Argenal presented on lessons learned from providing prefabricated shelters and settlements assistance following disasters like the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2) Context is extremely important for shelter interventions, as the conditions in places like Haiti involve high poverty, unemployment, vulnerability to hazards, and limited institutional capacity.
3) Transitional shelter approaches that link relief with longer-term development are preferable to purely temporary or permanent solutions. Considerations like land issues, rubble removal, and urban density must be factored in.
Urban Hub 8 : What We Can Do Cultivating Change - Thriveable CitiesPaul van Schaık
This document provides an introduction to an 8-part series on thriveable cities using an integral framework. It discusses key concepts from integral theory like multiple perspectives, levels of consciousness, and subjective and objective approaches. It presents an integral view of mapping human possibilities and factors to consider. It also discusses integral cartography and frameworks that are more comprehensive and inclusive. The document provides context on using the materials and encourages collaborative action over just discussion.
E8 beck don sustainable cultures sustainable planetsEdwin Holwerda
The document discusses sustainable cultures and a values system perspective on constructive dialogue and cooperative action. It introduces spiral dynamics integral as a framework for understanding how societies develop and address problems. It then lists characteristics of sustainable cultures, such as having a compelling vision, focusing on systemic health, embracing evolution, and integrating economic, political, social and environmental domains. It challenges the organization NIDO to turn itself into a laboratory for studying and promoting sustainability.
The document discusses strategies for living sustainably so there is a future for humanity in the 22nd century. It summarizes the ideas of several thinkers who argue that society needs to shift away from its exclusive focus on economic growth and prioritize other pillars of sustainability like culture, social equity and the environment. A fourth sector of open knowledge sharing is proposed to help address sustainability challenges through massive online collaboration.
Supplanting the Modern World - Ecosystemic Succession through Cultural EnginesK is for Kitchen
From a presentation offered at the 2012 NE Regional Permaculture Convergence... An exploration of the rationale & strategic development behind the creation of a replicable pilot -- now growing in Philadelphia --called a ‘Cultural Engine’. A call & an invitation.
Environmental Awareness Week 2011 - Collective Thoughts On Sustainability.CannonDesign
This document contains responses from various individuals explaining why they care about sustainability and the environment. Some of the key reasons mentioned include:
- Wanting to preserve the earth for future generations of families and children
- Seeing the earth as their home that they want to protect
- Believing sustainability should be a way of life and daily commitment, not just a temporary focus
- Understanding humanity's impact on the planet and wanting to help heal environmental harm
- Hoping that sustainability efforts can help leave a healthy environment for coming generations
Environmental Awareness Week 2011 - Our Collective Thoughts On Sustainability...CannonDesign
1. Committing to sustainability means making sustainability a part of one's daily life and decisions, not just for oneself but for future generations and the environment.
2. It requires taking responsibility for one's actions and their impacts as well as holding oneself accountable to sustainable practices.
3. A long term commitment views sustainability not just as an issue but as a way of life through daily mindful actions that consider environmental and social impacts.
This document discusses efforts to build prosperity in rural Maine through cultural and creative economic development. It focuses on a project called Project Cultivate, which aims to support entrepreneurship and creativity in the French-heritage St. John Valley region in northern Maine. Project Cultivate grew out of research revealing the region's entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities from its cultural assets. The project's goals are to develop leadership, support entrepreneurs, invest in cultural resources, and foster a creative mindset, especially among youth, to diversify the economy and address challenges like depopulation. While funding has been intermittent, aspects of Project Cultivate continue in other regional development initiatives that seek to leverage culture and place for sustainable economic growth in rural areas.
Presenting at Startup Edmonton for Make Something Edmonton, SiG National Executive Director, Tim Draimin, explores "Making Change Through Social Innovation" - introducing what social innovation is, why it is important, and the opportunity for Alberta to become a social innovation leader.
Collective Journey to a Resilient Net Zero World | Paulo Dalla Nora MacedoPaulo Dalla Nora Macedo
Paulo Dalla Nora Macedo : The Net Zero World is a global campaign designed to communicate our collective journey to creating a resilient, net zero world.
"What got us here, wont get us there!" Pirelli july 2014 Mebs Loghdey
I have developed and delivered two fresh and interesting sessions for Hyper Island, Unilever, Mercer and Pirelli. These sessions were developed as a response the Innovation and Sustainability imperatives faced by most managers.
Entitled "What got us here won't get us there!", this sessions teach managers about
1. Language, metaphor and reframing
2. Q-storming - designing powerful questions
3. Systems thinking
Managers leave these sessions better equipped to engage a future that is at once digital, mobile, social, green and data rich.
Ecovillages - Models for SustainabilityLittle Daisy
The document discusses ecovillages as models of sustainable living. It defines ecovillages as intentional communities that holistically integrate environmental, economic, social, and cultural sustainability. The document outlines how ecovillages implement sustainability in practice through their social, cultural, ecological, economic, and spiritual dimensions. Some challenges facing ecovillages are lack of land and financing, trends toward globalization and individualism, and maintaining community interests. Overall, the document presents ecovillages as grassroots initiatives that value community living and self-reliance as living models of sustainability.
This document discusses how semiotics can help understand sustainability in different markets. It analyzes six emerging themes around sustainability in BRIC countries: 1) Collaborative action is important in Brazil, India, Russia and China; 2) Preserving nature and traditions is seen in China and India; 3) Corporate initiatives coexist with community efforts; 4) Consumer self-management of sustainability occurs along with top-down government projects; 5) Creative experimentation combines art, science and reuse in Brazil and India; 6) Eco-friendly products are gaining value where recycling was once associated with poverty. Semiotics decodes brand communications and cultural meanings around sustainability to understand changing consumer behaviors.
Megasignals: Glocalization and Openness in the Age of Turbulence (Issue 1)Teemu Arina
This document summarizes key topics from Issue 1 of Megasignals, including Glocalization and Openness in the Age of Turbulence.
The first section discusses the concept of a "Glocal Village", where the world is becoming more interconnected through technology but people still view markets and opportunities through local and national lenses. It provides examples of how industries are affected by an increasingly connected world.
The second section covers "Turbulent Finance" and the unprecedented uncertainty in financial systems due to issues like high leverage, quantitative easing, and the risks of another global financial crisis. It notes how most industries will be impacted by shocks to the financial system.
The third section explores "Extreme Openness
This presentation describes the happenings over the 2 1/2 day period, including the methods, how participants worked together to understand what they are proud of in the Holland/Zeeland community and common ground.
Transition Guelph: From Oil Dependency to Local ResilienceBringFoodHome
The document outlines the Transition Guelph 2030 initiative which aims to increase the community's resilience and reduce its carbon emissions in response to peak oil and climate change. It discusses forming groups to address key issues like food, energy, transport. The goal is a community-defined "Resilience Action Plan" to help Guelph transition to using less energy in a planned way. It also describes various projects and initiatives the group has undertaken like festivals, permablitzes, community orchards, and time banking to engage the community and build resilience.
Becoming a Conscious Host: Catalyzing Change in Your CommunityAnna Pollock
This document summarizes a presentation about becoming a conscious host and catalyzing change in one's community through tourism. It discusses the need for a shift to more sustainable and community-focused tourism. It promotes empowering communities and sharing leadership. It envisions "Peak Places" where life flourishes through tourism that benefits locals. It argues that hosts have the skills to lead this change, such as being inclusive, inspiring, and creating spaces for magic. It encourages participants to see themselves as community leaders in making their place a "Peak Place" through more conscious tourism.
Intentional communities and eco-villages talk at City University of Hong KongRija Ménagé
This is the slide deck I used for a talk I gave at City University of Hong Kong on Intentional Communities and Eco-villages, and what can we apply to Hong Kong.
The document discusses challenges with building urban climate change resilience in inclusive ways. It notes that resilience efforts often overlook issues of power and politics. True resilience must benefit the most vulnerable and have pro-poor outcomes. Mainstreaming resilience can overlook rapid urbanization drivers like private sector expansion that weaken governance. Research must engage more with political economies and the forces shaping urban planning outcomes. Making impact requires addressing knowledge and power imbalances.
1) Eddie Argenal presented on lessons learned from providing prefabricated shelters and settlements assistance following disasters like the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2) Context is extremely important for shelter interventions, as the conditions in places like Haiti involve high poverty, unemployment, vulnerability to hazards, and limited institutional capacity.
3) Transitional shelter approaches that link relief with longer-term development are preferable to purely temporary or permanent solutions. Considerations like land issues, rubble removal, and urban density must be factored in.
Urban Hub 8 : What We Can Do Cultivating Change - Thriveable CitiesPaul van Schaık
This document provides an introduction to an 8-part series on thriveable cities using an integral framework. It discusses key concepts from integral theory like multiple perspectives, levels of consciousness, and subjective and objective approaches. It presents an integral view of mapping human possibilities and factors to consider. It also discusses integral cartography and frameworks that are more comprehensive and inclusive. The document provides context on using the materials and encourages collaborative action over just discussion.
E8 beck don sustainable cultures sustainable planetsEdwin Holwerda
The document discusses sustainable cultures and a values system perspective on constructive dialogue and cooperative action. It introduces spiral dynamics integral as a framework for understanding how societies develop and address problems. It then lists characteristics of sustainable cultures, such as having a compelling vision, focusing on systemic health, embracing evolution, and integrating economic, political, social and environmental domains. It challenges the organization NIDO to turn itself into a laboratory for studying and promoting sustainability.
The document discusses strategies for living sustainably so there is a future for humanity in the 22nd century. It summarizes the ideas of several thinkers who argue that society needs to shift away from its exclusive focus on economic growth and prioritize other pillars of sustainability like culture, social equity and the environment. A fourth sector of open knowledge sharing is proposed to help address sustainability challenges through massive online collaboration.
Supplanting the Modern World - Ecosystemic Succession through Cultural EnginesK is for Kitchen
From a presentation offered at the 2012 NE Regional Permaculture Convergence... An exploration of the rationale & strategic development behind the creation of a replicable pilot -- now growing in Philadelphia --called a ‘Cultural Engine’. A call & an invitation.
Environmental Awareness Week 2011 - Collective Thoughts On Sustainability.CannonDesign
This document contains responses from various individuals explaining why they care about sustainability and the environment. Some of the key reasons mentioned include:
- Wanting to preserve the earth for future generations of families and children
- Seeing the earth as their home that they want to protect
- Believing sustainability should be a way of life and daily commitment, not just a temporary focus
- Understanding humanity's impact on the planet and wanting to help heal environmental harm
- Hoping that sustainability efforts can help leave a healthy environment for coming generations
Environmental Awareness Week 2011 - Our Collective Thoughts On Sustainability...CannonDesign
1. Committing to sustainability means making sustainability a part of one's daily life and decisions, not just for oneself but for future generations and the environment.
2. It requires taking responsibility for one's actions and their impacts as well as holding oneself accountable to sustainable practices.
3. A long term commitment views sustainability not just as an issue but as a way of life through daily mindful actions that consider environmental and social impacts.
This document discusses efforts to build prosperity in rural Maine through cultural and creative economic development. It focuses on a project called Project Cultivate, which aims to support entrepreneurship and creativity in the French-heritage St. John Valley region in northern Maine. Project Cultivate grew out of research revealing the region's entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities from its cultural assets. The project's goals are to develop leadership, support entrepreneurs, invest in cultural resources, and foster a creative mindset, especially among youth, to diversify the economy and address challenges like depopulation. While funding has been intermittent, aspects of Project Cultivate continue in other regional development initiatives that seek to leverage culture and place for sustainable economic growth in rural areas.
Presenting at Startup Edmonton for Make Something Edmonton, SiG National Executive Director, Tim Draimin, explores "Making Change Through Social Innovation" - introducing what social innovation is, why it is important, and the opportunity for Alberta to become a social innovation leader.
Collective Journey to a Resilient Net Zero World | Paulo Dalla Nora MacedoPaulo Dalla Nora Macedo
Paulo Dalla Nora Macedo : The Net Zero World is a global campaign designed to communicate our collective journey to creating a resilient, net zero world.
"What got us here, wont get us there!" Pirelli july 2014 Mebs Loghdey
I have developed and delivered two fresh and interesting sessions for Hyper Island, Unilever, Mercer and Pirelli. These sessions were developed as a response the Innovation and Sustainability imperatives faced by most managers.
Entitled "What got us here won't get us there!", this sessions teach managers about
1. Language, metaphor and reframing
2. Q-storming - designing powerful questions
3. Systems thinking
Managers leave these sessions better equipped to engage a future that is at once digital, mobile, social, green and data rich.
Ecovillages - Models for SustainabilityLittle Daisy
The document discusses ecovillages as models of sustainable living. It defines ecovillages as intentional communities that holistically integrate environmental, economic, social, and cultural sustainability. The document outlines how ecovillages implement sustainability in practice through their social, cultural, ecological, economic, and spiritual dimensions. Some challenges facing ecovillages are lack of land and financing, trends toward globalization and individualism, and maintaining community interests. Overall, the document presents ecovillages as grassroots initiatives that value community living and self-reliance as living models of sustainability.
This document discusses how semiotics can help understand sustainability in different markets. It analyzes six emerging themes around sustainability in BRIC countries: 1) Collaborative action is important in Brazil, India, Russia and China; 2) Preserving nature and traditions is seen in China and India; 3) Corporate initiatives coexist with community efforts; 4) Consumer self-management of sustainability occurs along with top-down government projects; 5) Creative experimentation combines art, science and reuse in Brazil and India; 6) Eco-friendly products are gaining value where recycling was once associated with poverty. Semiotics decodes brand communications and cultural meanings around sustainability to understand changing consumer behaviors.
Megasignals: Glocalization and Openness in the Age of Turbulence (Issue 1)Teemu Arina
This document summarizes key topics from Issue 1 of Megasignals, including Glocalization and Openness in the Age of Turbulence.
The first section discusses the concept of a "Glocal Village", where the world is becoming more interconnected through technology but people still view markets and opportunities through local and national lenses. It provides examples of how industries are affected by an increasingly connected world.
The second section covers "Turbulent Finance" and the unprecedented uncertainty in financial systems due to issues like high leverage, quantitative easing, and the risks of another global financial crisis. It notes how most industries will be impacted by shocks to the financial system.
The third section explores "Extreme Openness
This presentation describes the happenings over the 2 1/2 day period, including the methods, how participants worked together to understand what they are proud of in the Holland/Zeeland community and common ground.
Transition Guelph: From Oil Dependency to Local ResilienceBringFoodHome
The document outlines the Transition Guelph 2030 initiative which aims to increase the community's resilience and reduce its carbon emissions in response to peak oil and climate change. It discusses forming groups to address key issues like food, energy, transport. The goal is a community-defined "Resilience Action Plan" to help Guelph transition to using less energy in a planned way. It also describes various projects and initiatives the group has undertaken like festivals, permablitzes, community orchards, and time banking to engage the community and build resilience.
Becoming a Conscious Host: Catalyzing Change in Your CommunityAnna Pollock
This document summarizes a presentation about becoming a conscious host and catalyzing change in one's community through tourism. It discusses the need for a shift to more sustainable and community-focused tourism. It promotes empowering communities and sharing leadership. It envisions "Peak Places" where life flourishes through tourism that benefits locals. It argues that hosts have the skills to lead this change, such as being inclusive, inspiring, and creating spaces for magic. It encourages participants to see themselves as community leaders in making their place a "Peak Place" through more conscious tourism.
Intentional communities and eco-villages talk at City University of Hong KongRija Ménagé
This is the slide deck I used for a talk I gave at City University of Hong Kong on Intentional Communities and Eco-villages, and what can we apply to Hong Kong.
Using marketing for cultural transformations - Frank Fenner Foundation 20150218Gill King
Presentation to Frank Fenner Foundation, 18 February 2015
Speaking notes are available at http://sustainablejill.com/publications/
Information about Frank Fenner Foundation is at http://www.natsoc.org.au/about-fff
The document discusses Caroline Corriveau's thesis proposal titled "Intentional Living: Rethinking Communities & Connections" which explores designing a community of small, customized homes that promote connections between residents and efficient land use. The proposal aims to provide an alternative to unaffordable suburban developments by encouraging resident involvement in home design and a stronger sense of community. Corriveau acknowledges influences from pioneers of small home design and intentional living and outlines the goals and evaluation criteria for the proposed community.
Davie Philip - Cultivating resilient communitiesOECD CFE
Presentation by Davie Philip, Community Resilience Programme, Cultivate Living & Learning, Ireland.
9th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance (Dublin-Kilkenny, Ireland), 26/27 March 2013.
http://www.oecd.org/cfe/leed/9thfplgmeeting.htm
White paper-Sustainable Community Planning - TRACT ConsultingTRACT Consulting
This document discusses sustainable planning for municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. It argues that sustainable planning is needed to manage future change in a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive manner by balancing environmental, economic, social, and cultural considerations. The document outlines how sustainable planning can help communities use resources wisely, preserve valued areas, make efficient use of developable land, and enhance quality of life. It emphasizes the importance of involving local residents and having an inventory of the local land base to inform planning decisions.
This document discusses building sustainable communities in an urbanizing world. It argues that mass production of standardized housing risks losing local culture and identity. Alternatively, communities can be built by empowering local groups, demonstrating sustainable models, and recognizing local adaptation. The Prince's Foundation works with communities to build skills, social capital, and housing that respects local needs through techniques like community engagement, training programs, and green building practices.
The document discusses building sustainable communities in an urbanizing world. It argues for an approach that emphasizes local identity, culture and community engagement rather than standardized "international style" development. The Prince's Foundation demonstrates models for empowering communities through workshops, skills training, and building approaches that enhance social and environmental capital. These include considering local needs, materials and climate, integrating mixed uses, and allowing for adaptation over time. The goal is to meet large housing needs in a way that strengthens communities and sense of place.
How do alpine mountain communities adapt to the environment in an era of resource scarcity and constraints? Forest and pastures management, socio economic practices and development models in Val di Ledro, Trentino. Presented by Cristina Orsatti at the "Perth II: Global Change and the World's Mountains" conference in Perth, Scotland in September 2010.
Here's a presentation I gave on 11 November to Renaissance Northwest's Curating the Future Conference, held at the People's History Museum in Manchester.
Imagining the Happy Museum Gothenburg 2012Tony Butler
This document outlines Tony Butler's vision for reimagining museums as "Happy Museums" that focus on promoting well-being and happiness. It discusses using an asset-based community development approach and drawing from positive psychology to encourage connection, participation, mindfulness, social enterprise, learning and giving. The Happy Museum Manifesto lists eight principles, including making people happy, pursuing relationships, valuing the past and environment, measuring well-being, supporting learning and resilience, and finding a niche. It also describes commissions Tony Butler has done with various museums to implement this vision.
University of Aruba Freshmen Introduction week Aug 2010Edward Erasmus
This document provides an overview of a presentation given by Edward Erasmus on shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for Aruba. Erasmus discusses how the country's economic growth has come at the cost of overdevelopment, environmental pressures, and other issues. He argues for pursuing a model of sustainable development that balances economic needs with preserving resources for future generations. Key aspects of this approach include diversifying the economy beyond tourism, controlling population growth, investing in education, protecting the environment, and defining prosperity not just by GDP but also general well-being. The presentation aims to spark discussion on how students can help create a more sustainable Aruba through their roles as future leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates.
Similar to Helen Jarvis: Reimagining Urban Growth in the Desire Lines of Community-led Development. 14.06.2012 (20)
Prosjektingeniør v/ plan- og bygningsetaten i Oslo kommune, Marianne Ås: Plei...Norsk_Form
Presentasjon til frokostmøte om omsorgsarkitektur 25.10.13 ved prosjektingeniør v/ plan- og bygningsetaten i Oslo kommune, Marianne Ås: Pleie – og omsorgshjem på Furuset. Copyright: Norsk Form
Eiendomssjef i Kirkens Bymisjon Kjell Karlsen: Ammerudhjemmet – prosjekt og p...Norsk_Form
Presentasjon til frokostmøte om omsorgsarkitektur 25.10.13 ved eiendomssjef i Kirkens Bymisjon, Kjell Karlsen: Ammerudhjemmet – prosjekt og prosess. Copyright: Norsk Form
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"Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey Toward Sustainability"
The booklet of my master’s thesis at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. (Gothenburg, Sweden)
This thesis explores the transformation of the vacated (2023) IKEA store in Kållered, Sweden, into a "Reuse Hub" addressing various user types. The project aims to create a model for circular and sustainable economic practices that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a shift in societal overconsumption patterns.
Reuse, though crucial in the circular economy, is one of the least studied areas. Most materials with reuse potential, especially in the construction sector, are recycled (downcycled), causing a greater loss of resources and energy. My project addresses barriers to reuse, such as difficult access to materials, storage, and logistics issues.
Aims:
• Enhancing Access to Reclaimed Materials: Creating a hub for reclaimed construction materials for both institutional and individual needs.
• Promoting Circular Economy: Showcasing the potential and variety of reusable materials and how they can drive a circular economy.
• Fostering Community Engagement: Developing spaces for social interaction around reuse-focused stores and workshops.
• Raising Awareness: Transforming a former consumerist symbol into a center for circular practices.
Highlights:
• The project emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with producers and wholesalers to repurpose surplus materials before they enter the recycling phase.
• This project can serve as a prototype for reusing many idle commercial buildings in different scales and sizes.
• The findings indicate that transforming large vacant properties can support sustainable practices and present an economically attractive business model with high social returns at the same time.
• It highlights the potential of how sustainable practices in the construction sector can drive societal change.
2. Outline of talk
Outline of talk
How do we understand growth?
g
• Key concepts
– Infrastructures of daily life
y
– Sustainable degrowth
– Efficiencies of sharing
– Participation and co‐creation
• Metaphors
p
– Desire lines
– Urban imaginations
• Expressions/ examples
• Concluding remarks
3. My approach
My approach
• Interdependent spheres of restructuring
(housing, employment, gender relations);
everyday dilemmas of work/life balance
• Time‐space coordination (not only who does
what, where, when, but non‐instrumental (e.g.
as mutuality, stewardship)
• Recent shift from absence of ‘balance’ to
motivations and intentions of excluded
residents to seek a ‘better future’ via ‘utopian
method of thinking’‐ a journey of
h d f hi ki ’ j f
experimentation and yearning.
4. ( Soft ) Infrastructures of Daily Life
(‘Soft’) Infrastructures of Daily Life
• I i i f
Inspiration for an integrated approach; originally a Nordic
i d h i i ll N di
feminist housing and urban design project ‘New Everyday Life’
(Gullestad 1991).
• The vision of a more harmonious, creative and just society in
which children’s and women’s needs and the social
reproduction of all people and natures are valued as central
reproduction of all people and natures are valued as central
motives for action (and policy).
• Crucially, the infrastructure of daily life is the social fabric that
lubricates collective responsibility and local networks of
lubricates collective responsibility and local networks of
reciprocity and exchange (diverse economies).
• Progressive planning ‘manifestoes’ including EuroFEM (Booth
and Gilroy 1999).
d Gil 1999)
• Developments in participatory and collaborative planning
(
(Horrelli et al. 1998; Healey 1997; Jarvis 2009).
; y ; )
5. How do we understand urban growth?
Two extremes
• (i)
(i) Orthodox ‘celebration’ (growth machine)
h d ‘ l b i ’( h hi )
– Measured in terms of jobs and investment, global
competitiveness and a culture and quality of life
that attracts and retains skilled workers.
– Coincides with hyper‐modern time‐space
coordination and labour‐saving technologies that
tend to stretch‐out and time‐shift multiple
t d t t t h t d ti hift lti l
commitments more energy intensively
– N t li
Naturalises marketised h
k ti d household livelihood and
h ld li lih d d
‘runaway’ consumption (Amin and Thrift 2005)
6. Opposing the ‘celebration’ of growth:
sustainable de‐growth
• (ii)
(ii) negative, unintended consequences
i i d d
– Goal of sufficiency; standards of living can be
maintained and improved through greater resource
i t i d di d th h t
efficiency.
– An ‘ethic of care’ ‐ for social justice (addressing
An ethic of care for social justice (addressing
inequality within society and between generations)
and ecological sustainability.
g y
– Distinguish between unplanned de‐growth (recession)
and a voluntary, smooth and equitable transition to a
regime of lower production and consumption.
7. Efficiencies of sharing
Efficiencies of sharing
• G
Growth vs D
th De‐growth binary too simple – more
th bi t i l
complex picture of competing interests
– e.g. Norway, practical, home‐centred idea of egalitarian
e.g. Norway, practical, home centred idea of egalitarian
individualism combined with very high rate of one‐person
households.
• Assumed ‘economy of scale’ in ‘smart growth’ urban
Assumed ‘economy of scale’ in ‘smart‐growth’ urban
re‐development (energy savings) undermined by
consumption/debt cultures of privacy and property.
p / p y p p y
• Sharing is socially and spatially constructed and
influenced to a considerable extent by
presence/absence of ownership; suggests that
/ b f hi t th t
‘unplanned’ autonomous public spaces (the street)
help incubate vitality and resilience – via sharing.
p y g
8. Urban imaginations
• Addressing the loss of a sense of collective
responsibility and shared endeavour
p y
• Consider the landscape of social interaction and
collaboration – civil society, ‘soft’ infrastructure.
• R lib i
Recalibration evident in local efforts to establish
id i l l ff bli h
and promote distinctiveness of place, e.g. slow
food, cittaslow (slow cities), post‐material social
( ) p
movements of simple living (focus on ‘being and
doing’ rather than ‘possessing’).
– The Economics of Happiness, documentary by Helena
The Economics of Happiness, documentary by Helena
Norberg‐Hodge for ISEC.
– Illich (1973: 12) ‘conviviality’ the opposite of global,
p y y
industrial productivity. The ‘tools’ of conviviality facilitate
‘autonomous and creative engagement among persons
and between people and their environment’.
9. How might we re‐imagine an alternative pattern
of growth? Desire lines....
Used as a metaphor for the hazards of
p
speculative development; unmet
desire to create homes that are nodes
in a community fabric.
in a community fabric
10. Participation and co‐creation
Participation and co creation
• Distinction to be made
Distinction to be made
between planning for
people, whether designed
people whether designed
by experts or in
consultation with end‐user,
consultation with end user
and planning with people;
genuinely participatory,
genuinely participatory
• co‐creative, joint‐venture
or community‐led
i l d
• The Great North Build
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_d
etailpage&v=QudbFaYulf8
11. Almere O
Al Oosterwold, The
ld Th
Netherlands
a New Town entirely built on reclaimed
land where sites are provided for the
construction of individually designed
homes
12. Other community‐led innovations
Other community led innovations
• Ithaca Eco‐village Hockerton Earth Sheltered
(cohousing) USA Housing Project, UK
low‐impact eco‐villages;
Innovations in shared housing (older
I ti i h d h i ( ld
home‐owners sharing with younger
tenant carers);
Senior and inter‐generational
Senior and inter generational
cohousing;
New forms of mutual home ownership.
14. Concluding remarks
Concluding remarks
• from whose perspective are ‘growth’,
p p g ,
‘competitiveness’ and ‘liveability’ understood?
• Strong economies can be hostile environments
Strong economies can be hostile environments
for those in poor health, those caring for
dependents, or managing on a low income.
dependents, or managing on a low income.
• Inequalities between households; a web of
resources and multiple economies; Bourdieu s
resources and multiple economies; Bourdieu’s
‘logic of the situation’.
• compelling arguments for engaging in a more
compelling arguments for engaging in a more
imaginative review of how people might live and
work differently in the future.
work differently in the future