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From Sustainable Ballard
Links of interest
Bohemian Greenways
Občanské sdružení Oživení (pages are in Czech only - musíte umět česky :-)
"Občanské sdružení Oživení bylo založeno v roce 1997. Od počátku se věnuje propagaci a rozvoji cyklostezek a cyklistických tras, vzniku Zelených koridorů (Greenways) a obecně podpoře trvale udržitelné dopravy (program "greenways.")"
Udržitelný is the Czech word for "sustainable." Other meanings are "defensible," and "maintainable."
"(Dlouhodobě) Udržitelný růst" is the phrase for "sustainable growth."
"Udržitelnost" doesn't appear to be the word for "sustainability," but not sure. I think it's nice that it does translate to "validity." :-)
Tryon Life Community Farm Portland, Oregon
Urban. Sustainability. Education. Demonstration. Ecovillage. Opportunities... Portland is at a crossroads: with endangered salmon in our rivers, increased growth on all sides, and an uncertain era of land use planning ahead, we must work hard for a future that continues to nourish innovation and livability.
Serving our Portland community through:
- Innovative approaches to sustainable urban growth
- Interdisciplinary hands-on educational program focused on food systems, permaculture, natural building, and other skills and theories of sustainability
- Publicly accessible demonstration projects, workshops and classes, land tours, and publications for school groups, organizations, and kids and adults of all ages
- Integration of social, ecological and economic sustainability
- Preservation of green space and restoration of native ecosystems
Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals for a Sustainable Future
....Psychological concepts, theories, and research findings that are directly relevant to understanding human-nature relationships and the health benefits of green spaces; addressing the mental health issues related to consumerism, ecological degradation, and the unhealthy use of technology; minimizing hopelessness and despair, overcoming denial, and inspiring change; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of grassroots sustainability initiatives.
Green Sangha A spiritual community committed to environmental action
Possibly form an action-oriented study group of this book with a view to "understanding our moment in history" and cultural transformation. For interested SB activists (others?), for AUS credit? Summer 2007 quarter possibly amenable, if begun during June break (June 9 through mid-August, 2007)
...for a liveable future doesn't consist of a retreat to mythical "good, old days," nor does it consist of disconnecting from all our history and development and leaping into some wild blue yonder; it can only issue forth from an ever greater awareness of and engagement with the present.