Topics
2 Comments
-
Re: Barrier to Change
2008-10-03 19:11:34 UTC
Hi Michael,
In a nutshell what you are battling is entitlement, and let me assure you it sure isn't specific to America. "I have a right to ____ because I work hard, and it's my money, and I can do what I please with it." (Insert any carbon intensive behavior in the space). These folks are not only brown, but defiantly so. The community-engagement experts advise us to write off this section of the pie chart, and instead target on the "undecided," often via baby-step programs. Personally, I think we need to broaden the discussion by reframing things a bit, by turning this entitlement on its head: "I have a right to a balanced atmosphere; my kids have a right to the same kind of life and prosperity I did..." etc. Some on this list will say don't waste your energy, but I love a good challenge. You obviously need to come at this gang obliquely. To some extent, as a public agency you are hamstrung a bit. Humor is one strategy, but it has to be carefully played... Here's a fun little video I made recently that cuts to the core of what you are up against: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90Fno6kbsk
James Glave
[email protected]
www.glave.com
-
Re: promoting urban agriculture
2008-04-13 20:42:55 UTC
Hi Robb,
Last year, Holland Barrs Planning Group produced an excellent urban agriculture strategy for the City of Vancouver's Southeast False Creek Sustainability District (nee 2010 Olympic Village). The document covers some of what you seek. Here's the download page for the PDF: http://www.hollandbarrs.com/Projects/projects_food_urb%20arg% 20oppertunities.html
James Glave
http://www.glave.com/eco-shed-infrequently-asked-questions/
0 Recommends
You haven't saved any recommendations.
Messaging 0 colleagues