Introduction to Localism
The Emerging Culture: Localism
The difference between top-down systems and localism
The Heart of Localism: Community Care
Think of the Future as a Process, Not an End State
Top Down Planning
Community and Social Structure
Indigenous Culture
Local Population
Extended Families
The Crafting Community. Nurturing Tradition and Sustainability
The Impact of Climate Change on Local Communities:
Being Disabled in a Localist Area
Infrastructure and Housing
House Design
Building a Community Hall
Roads and Lanes
Local Walking and Cycling
Contrasting the Static and Dynamic views of Highway Networks links to Urban Development
Trams and Trains
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Economy and Employment
Imagining a Local Economy Thriving in Self-Sufficiency
Localist Economies
Local Food Economies
Setting up a Woodland Business
Setting up a Local Brewery and Winery
Retail
Discretionary and Essential Markets and Employment
Adopting Barter Systems in a Shrinking Economy
Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations
Off-Grid-Development
How Government Spending and Borrowing give the Impression that the Economy is Growing
Delayering
GDP and Growth
Poverty
Agriculture and Food Production
Sustainable Agriculture
Permaculture
Local Food Processing
Wilding
Harnessing the Power of Biochar: Transforming Gardens and Farms
Terracing Hillsides
Land Ownership
Watersheds
Local Water Supply
Energy and Technology
Energy
Surplus Energy
Renewable Energy
Harnessing Local Community Assets
Local Telecoms Networks: Embracing Peer-to-Peer Technology
Telecommunications
Education and Health
Home Schooling
Schooling in Rural Areas
Making Music
Alternative Health Practices
