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Links from the book "Peak Oil Prep" Three things you can do to prepare for Peak Oil, climate change and economic collapse Table of Contents |
From the chapter on... Meeting TogetherCelebrating the Third Place Inspiring Stories About the "Great Good Places" at the Heart of Our Communities. [book] The Great Good Place Cafés, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community. Oldenburg's original book. [book] A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction Architect Christopher Alexander's almost legendary opus on the elements that make a building or an entire town truly human. [book] Alexander's website is also highly recommended. You'll find lots of information and resources. A guide to building community. Highly recommended. Helping communities and organizations build collaboration and consensus. Dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of small local communities. City Comforts How to build an urban village. [book] Communities Directory A Guide to Intentional Communities and Cooperative Living [book] Creating a Life Together Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities [book] Ecovillage Living Restoring the Earth and Her People [book] Ecovillages A practical guide to sustainable communities [book] A global confederation of people and communities, both urban and rural, that meet and share ideas, exchange technologies, and develop cultural and educational exchanges, directories and newsletters. An outstanding resource. A worldwide guide to ecovillages, cohousing, residential land trusts, communes, student co-ops, urban housing cooperatives and other related projects and dreams. Toward Sustainable Communities Resources for Citizens and Their Governments [book] U.S. organization dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of small local communities with a focus on dealing with Peak Oil. Going Local Creating self-reliant communities in a global age [book] Local Government Commission (LGC) Working to build livable communities Center for Livable Communities From the Local Government Commission. Extensive information and resources The Natural Step for Communities How cities and towns can change to sustainable practices [book] Partners for Livable Communities Working to improve the livability of communities by promoting quality of life, economic development, and social equity. Sierra Club on livable communities. Lots of information and resources. Community Energy Opportunity Finder An interactive tool that will help you determine your community's best bets for energy solutions that benefit the local economy, the community, and the environment. Developed by Rocky Mountain Institute. Based on Robert Putnam's book on declining social capital. Tools and strategies to connect with others. | ||
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