Future scenarios — both scary and hopeful
With Future Scenarios, David Holmgren refocuses the permaculture design system on the big global issues but suggests a community-based response
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Tag: Tactical urbanism
Food for thought in Sydney — two days with David Holmgren
The winds of late October failed to blow away those attending a series of events with permaculture co-originator, David Holmgren.
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City farm, training focus of Cafe Conversation
His history in setting up Northey Street City Farm with a group of enthusiasts, and the introduction of accredited permaculture
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Ethical Investment Comes of Age ….finally
This article by Robert Rosen, written about 20 years ago, describes early initiatives in the ethical investment industry...
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Earthbank and permaculture – a productive nexus
Written over 15 years ago, Robert Rosen's story demonstrates that it is easily forgotten that the permaculture design system, in
Read MorePlanning and good design feed an urban family
In this 1999 article, Fiona Campbell describes the process of designing, constructing and planting her home garden not far from
Read MoreCollaboration, participation build something new on something old
At Carrs Park, participatory planning and construction, cooperation between citizens and council and collaboration are creating a new community garden
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Home retrofit production a educational resource
Always doing something interesting and useful, Rosemary Morrow's new booklet on retrofitting her house for energy and water efficiency, and
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New manual for sustainable living in Sydney
TerraCircle Inc's Australian project — a community sustainability action guide for local government...
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Local economics initiatives stimulated by visit of US advocate
FOR MICHAEL SHUMAN, his visit to Australia was a whirlwind of appearances and presentations that started in Brisbane, took him
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