Eugene - 2035

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To the visitor, Cascadia and Eugene 2035 would seem to be the best possible outcome following the chaos of the Transition,,,,,,

The purpose of this story is to entertain but more important, provoke some thinking about today's world - where we are now and what are the possibilities. Call it advocacy fiction. Please feel free to share this account with others.

At this point, I have about 150 pages written, about 15 chapters. I am editing those as time allows. There is a lot more to write, the end of the story does not yet exist. There are many possible twists and turns. People tell me stories, i read items every day, thoughts occur at 5 in the morning that just might find their way into these cyber pages. I may do some illustrations. Please respect this entire work as copyrighted.

If you feel moved to support work on this story, please send a check to Jan Spencer - 212 Benjamin - Eugene, Oregon 97404 Think of it as community supported story telling. If you know a publisher that might be interested, please facilitate a connection. thanks!

Feel free to send me comments- what you like and what you may not. I have no particular schedule for additions - once a week, once a month. Still, I want to move along with the story. There is a lot to cover,,,,,,

Table of Contents

Eugene - 2035

Chapter 1- Newbies

Windmill Co-op at breakfast. Elder Naj meets the Newbies. Youngsters coming of age - already with growing responsibilities.

Chapter 2- The Garden Center

Near Windmill Co-op, the Neighborhood Garden Center with school kids.

Chapter 3- Meeting in the Dome

The Dome is Windmill co-op's shared space. Escape from Dallas. A "huddle", full agenda - border service, Misty, work parties. An emotional outburst.

Chapter 4- The New Cluster

The edge of Windmill Co-op - a different world. The new cluster - intrigue and stories to tell.

Chapter 5- Downtown and Tangents

Elder Naj takes the horse trolley downtown. Newbies at City Hall. The discussion - economics, urban land use, the Transition and human potential.

Chapter 6-