A Crack in the Asphalt

Community and Localization

1. SmartLiving St. Lawrence: Within these pages you will find information, tools and resources to help you get going. We will be adding information as it becomes available as we will be documenting the project's development, implementation and evaluation. (Canada)
2. ElementVillage: ElementVillage is a not-for-profit focused on incubating and supporting energy demand-reduction community initiatives.. Working with communities, neighbourhoods. social housing, and voluntary co-operatives, Element Village promotes renewable energy and demand-reduction alternatives to fossil fuels through community programs such as renewable energy co-operatives, food security programs, car-sharing co-ops, and local sewage solutions. (Canada)
3. Everdale: Everdale is an organic farm and environmental learning centre. It is registered under the O­ntario Corporations Act as a non-profit, educational organization. Its purpose is to teach sustainable living practices and operate an exemplary organic farm. Everdale offers a variety of hands-on educational experiences. (Canada)
4. Energy Bulletin - Designing Energy Descent Pathways: One community's attempt at designing a prosperous way down from the peak. (An article published on 28 Sep 2005 by Permaculture Magazine.)
5. The Community Solution: What are we going to do as the oil runs out? The solution is in the community. The Community Solution is a program of Community Service, Inc. Community Service is dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of small local communities. We envision a country where the population is distributed in small communities that are sustainable, diverse and culturally sophisticated. (Global)
6. The Grinning Planet: The Three Laws of our Energy Peak Future: Local, Local, Local (article)
7. Post Carbon Institute: Raise Awareness in your community. (article)

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