Slow Democracy
What we have now is the McDonald’s of democracy.
Society
Opening the future
The Roadless Trip had a standing ovation when it premiered at the Centre for Alternative Technology in north Wales. Woods’ work is a radical form of theatre, partly influenced by the Brazilian Augusto Boal, which uses film, story and research…
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy – A long term view
Recently I been seeing something with my own eyes I haven’t seen for thirty years, other than on a television – gas lines.
The Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse
We called it Sandy, and it came to tell us we should have listened harder when the first, second, and third disasters showed up.
Is social entrepreneurship the rich saving the poor?
Social entrepreneurship, if done properly, creates, fosters, and grows communities with new opportunities which were never within their reach before.
After Sandy, communities mobilize a new kind of disaster relief
Meanwhile, a grassroots network of community-run relief stations and free kitchens has sprung up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The response began small and grew rapidly.
Seven reasons bikes are for everyone—not just “cyclists”
Traveling the world’s great bicycle cities, I fell in love with cycling. The ease, safety, convenience… (dreamy sigh) But as my six-month love affair came to an end, I began to realize the reason for my infatuation: cities like those in Denmark and Holland simply make themselves lovable. They don’t just build cycle tracks; they inject fun, whimsy, compassion, and even romance into cycling.
Changing transport trends – Nov 2
*Are traditional sail boats the future of trade? *French supermarket uses Paris canals to reduce fuel costs *Spain’s empty highways lead to bankruptcy *Functional and Economical, Cargo Bikes On the Rise
The real struggle begins: Europe descends into fascism
Across southern Europe resistance is taking on a new urgency. In Spain people are speaking of the start of “the real struggle”, while in Greece the term “civil war” permeates the political climate.
But What If Nothing Happens?
Preparation is not wasted effort, it should be a point of pride.
Getting on the train
Given emerging data in 2012, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the post-war automobile era in the United States is now in well-articulated decline. Accordingly, it makes sense to note the beginning of a long-term supertrend that is just getting started: the resurrection of America’s rail system.
Review: Imagining systemic change
It is easy to lapse into cynicism when the world is so royally messed up and fortified against serious reform.
