Learning communities devise ways of bringing learning and people together, in order to develop the social and economic fabric of the community.
Designing walkable communities promotes physical activity while encouraging people to gather and connect thus building vibrant communities & supporting wellness.
Great social spaces draw people together, enhancing social cohesion. Through democratic participation in community building we can reduce inequality & create inclusive societies.
Communities can draw upon social capital and civic engagement to enhance social safety nets; driving community building via a philosophy of sharing & caring.
Cultural Planning is essential to the development of a vibrant and prosperous community. Celebrating natural & cultural diversity, creativity & an appreciation for the arts.
Envision a just and vibrant local food system that creates economic opportunties, nurtures a healthy food culture, celebrates diversity and ensures that nutritious food is accessible to everyone.
Promote a wildly diverse mix of alternative housing types and living arrangements, support affordable housing & social housing. Promote green building techniques to develop appropriate shelter for a post carbon future.
Increase the diversity of local economies and the degree of local ownership that equitably distributes the benefits and the duties.Promote reinvestment in the local community.
Mix land-uses, increase density and create walkable communities that provides access to transit. Create an ecological infrastructure based on living systems that protects water, & reduces waste, materials & energy.
Generate energy using renewable sources and through good design and careful use meet fundamental needs and provide the same level of service with two to ten times less resource use.
Learning Communities