The case for environmentally sensitive housing

Urban problems: nature-based solutions and a Green New Deal everywhere

Nature-based Solutions with localised Green New Deals could save our settlements, and provide a just transition to a low-carbon society

America’s housing was built for a world we no longer live in

The United States is turning 250. Everything we want for the next 50 years starts with fixing housing.

More Housing is Possible: a National Town Hall · Burhan for State Senate

Join Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem and the people behind the Montana Miracle, California’s SB79, and the ROAD to Housing Act to discuss recent wins and what comes next for the housing movement. Speakers will dig into the policy that's moving the needle, the campaigns and organizing that got us here, and how local leadership can turn big ideas into more homes. Expect sharp takes, lively panels, and the collective brainpower of the country's most effective housing advocates in one (virtual) room.

Environment strategy: transformative changes for sustainability

This is an independent report by Professor Valerie Nelson on behalf of the Scottish Government to inform the development of the forthcoming Scottish Government Environment Strategy.

Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why

California ordered cities and counties to plan for 2.5 million new homes by 2030. Only five jurisdictions are on track to hit their numbers.

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Empowering innovators to build the future of energy

Sustainability is not enough: we need regenerative cultures

By Daniel C. Wahl

Culturalizing sustainability

Policy-makers and scientists dominate high-level sustainability debates but any decision that follows has consequences for ordinary people in their local communities and environments. We asked experts to reflect on the importance of embracing a culturally informed, bottom-up approach to the sustainability discourse and action.

A Low-Cost Ownership Oasis in a Desert of Apartment Unaffordability

When this California housing cooperative began more than 30 years ago, it wasn’t the most affordable place to live. But now, it is.

Open Sustainable Technology

Open technology projects sustaining stable climate, energy supply, biodiversity and vital natural resources

Home - Schumacher Center for a New Economics

  Our mission is to envision a just and regenerative economy; apply the concepts locally; then share the results for broad replication.   Programs Library Lectures & Publications The Decentralism File Community Land Trust Local Currencies Reinventing The Commons All Programs eNewsletters All News “Since there is now increasing evidence of environmental deterioration, particularly in … Continued

Communal Luxury: The Public Bathhouse

Throughout history, people have bathed in public rather than in private. Should we bring back the public bathhouse for the sake of sustainability?

The Commons | Join Our Unique Community

Discover The Commons: A multi-generational Co-Housing community fostering sustainable living and connection in Santa Fe. Learn about our homes, lifestyle, and how to get involved.

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