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Presentations - Towards A Preferred Future

You are welcome to contact me  for making presentations to classes, community groups, gatherings and occasions.
Clik the blue to see the video

1] Transforming A Suburban Property
Short history of suburbia, 20 years and 1/4 acre; food, energy, water, aesthetics, education, reduce eco footprint, preview of a preferred suburbia

30 minute video tour of my 1/4 acre Suburban Property -  Thanks Rain Tree Nursery!
A lively look around - driveway removal, rain water system, inside the bungalow and sun room,,,,,

2]  Allies, Assets & Actions in the Community

A wide range of examples - community groups, urban infrastructure, neighborhood associations

3] One Earth Living - Implications for Lifestyle, Culture and Economy
Eco footprints, footprint calculator, one earth lifestyle - what might it look like,

X] Permaculture Applied To A Suburban Property and Neighborhood [A related presentation]
Lots of before and now - grass to garden, depave, patio to passive solar, edible landscaping, aesthetics


4] Critique of Capitalism and The Consumer Culture
Deconstructing the myths - the market, external costs, efficiency, consumer culture % social engineering

5] Pushing Back On Cars - Why and how pushing back on cars
From driveway to super blocks. Freeway fights, community plazas, car free downtowns, carspace to people

6] Preview Of A Preferred Future - Lifestyle, economics, urban, social
Social, lifestyle, economic alternatives to the mainstream. Repurposing time and money, civic culture


7] System Change - The New Movement That Already Exists
Capitalism, the common denominator, one big team, empower the membership, elections as a classroom


Slides below are from the presentations.  Hover over the image to see the caption or clik for a larger image and caption.
I have made presentations at Lane Community College, the University of Oregon, The University of Utah, University of Kansas, UC Irvine, Green Mountain College, Long Island Post, MIT, Yale, University of Rhode Island.  I have made many radio interviews and presented at many conferences.
Currently, Radio Program on KEPW FM, 97.3; blog for Mother Earth News; board member, River Road Community Organization

Please contact me with questions and comments.