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  • Transforming Lawrence Weston, Bristol, With the Power of Community

    Transforming Lawrence Weston, Bristol, With the Power of Community

    This inspiring video came to my attention recently and I felt it really deserved a blog post. For a while I have been thinking about writing a series of posts called “People who got stuff done, and how.” As the name suggests, it was going to be a collection of inspiring stories about Community Lead Read more

  • St. George Rainway: From Vision to Vibrant Community Space

    St. George Rainway: From Vision to Vibrant Community Space

    The St. George Rainway in Vancouver is a wonderful fusion of community-driven initiatives and innovative urban design. What began as a vision to transform an underutilised space into a vibrant corridor has evolved into a dynamic area that enhances both the environment and the local community. The St. George Rainway was first envisioned by a Read more

  • Kigali’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Petrol-Powered Motorcycles

    Kigali’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Petrol-Powered Motorcycles

    This is another great story from Africa. Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, has announced a plan to phase out petrol-powered motorcycle taxis, starting January 2025. Petrol-powered motorbike taxis account for about 20% of all trips in Rwanda’s capital and significantly contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Electrifying motorcycle taxis offer many benefits. Zero Read more

  • Future for All: A vision for 2048

    Future for All: A vision for 2048

    Capitalist realism is dispelled. Today it is easier to imagine the end of capitalism by 2048 than to imagine the end of the world. Read more

  • Zimbabwe Solar Mini Grid

    Zimbabwe Solar Mini Grid

    This is someting Fossil Fuel Power Stations have never been able to do. Provide reliable electricity to millions of people in Africa, particularly in rural areas. The first Coal power station in Africa was built in 1895, yet 130 years later many regions remain in the dark, with over 600 million people without electricity access. Read more

  • Solar on your Balcony

    Solar on your Balcony

    Power to the people! Balkonkraftwerk, bringing Solar Power to balconies and rental properties in Germany. Read more