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 … [Read more...]
BriarPatch Co-op – Building for the New Century
May 17, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Manager Paul Harton welcomes us to the newly-built BriarPatch Co-op Natural Foods Community Market. It's built to qualify for LEED™ certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and incorporates innovative design throughout. Architect Jeff Gold shows … [Read more...]
Return of the Electric Car
March 22, 2007 by 3 Comments
Otmar Ebenhoech has worked with electric vehicles for decades, watching as popular commercial EVs were developed, then recalled when their legal mandate was overturned. He sees improved battery technologies as the catalyst to enable widespread acceptance of EV's. Peek under … [Read more...]
Go Electric: Bike Commuting Made Easy
December 30, 2006 by 2 Comments
Catch Sally Lovell's enthusiasm for her electric-assist bicycle. Her comprehensive primer covers bicycle types, battery recharging, practices and products for security, inclement weather, and road safety. Gotta love that trailer for hauling stuff! Episode 40. Watch video … [Read more...]
A Natural Builder Creates an Ecovillage
December 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Tour an urban ecovillage on less than two acres only five minutes by bicycle from the center of Eugene, Oregon. Builder Robert Bolman uses natural materials like sensitively-harvested wood, earth and straw in the several beautiful, well-insulated, non-toxic structures … [Read more...]
An Urban Developer Goes for the Green
November 30, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Inspired by the book Natural Capital, developer Joe Van Belleghem transforms a toxic site into a green development that's totally backed by the city and community in Victoria, B.C. Conserves energy, water, heat, materials, and shares some with the neighbors. Episode 36. … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Co-operative Auto Network
November 16, 2006 by Leave a Comment
A superb urban transport solution whose time has come. Founder Tracey Axelsson recounts the ins-and-outs of North America's oldest and largest car-sharing cooperative--membership, online scheduling, vehicle types, usage costs, preferred parking. Episode 34. … [Read more...]
Cooperative Living, Cooperative Driving (30)
October 19, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Long involved with intentional communities, Tree Bressen discusses a shared-ownership cooperative household with ten residents, as well as a small, one-car car sharing cooperative. Carshare info and scheduling software is at at biocarshare.org. Watch video | iTunes | … [Read more...]
America’s First Rural “Green” Hospital
June 22, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Margie Handley illuminates innovative plans for the new Willits hospital, including LEED certification for resource-saving energy and materials, an organic garden to grow food for the hospital, a wellness center, and telemedicine. Episode 22. Watch video | iTunes | … [Read more...]
The Joy of Biking
May 18, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Janelle Black, Johnna Garrido and Nicholas George, members of Nevada County's Alliance for People-Powered Transportation, discuss biking as a viable alternative to cars; safety, time-saving perspectives, strategies for getting started, and being equipped. Episode … [Read more...]
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