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Practical Tools to Grow an Intentional Community (Audio and video)
Janaia Donaldson, Peak Moment
Communities Magazine editor Diana Leafe Christian concisely spells out what the successful 10% of intentional communities do: common vision and purpose, fair participatory decision-making, clear agreements in writing, good balance of right and left-brain knowledge, methods of staying accountable to agreements, criteria for new members, good communication and processing skills. She also discusses peak oil effects on the wider community. Episode 83.
(3 December 2007)
Quote about intentional communities: “The longest, most-expensive personal growth workshop you will ever take.”
Sounds like reading Diana’s book would be a wise idea before joining/building a community. -BA
Pathways to a low carbon future
Global Public Media
Tim Winton of The Permaforest Trust Centre for Sustainability Education in Australia explores Pathways to a Low Carbon Future during a community forum presented by Permaforest Trust, the Ethos Foundation and the Obono Institute. Click here to download the slides in PDF format or choose audio or video by clicking the links below.
(3 December 2007)
Creating the Impossible – O.U.R. Ecovillage
Janaia Donaldson, Peak Moment
O.U.R. stands for “One United Resource,” expressing how interdependence and inclusion undergird this 25 acre demonstration sustainable community on Vancouver Island. This model ecovillage comprises natural buildings, a school, long- and short-term residences, extensive gardens, greenhouses, and even a bed & breakfast. Brandy Gallagher MacPherson describes how they created an entirely new zoning category by building relationships with regulatory agencies that go beyond “us versus them”. Episode 84.
(3 December 2007)
