Cities can build community wealth through green infrastructure, integrating worker cooperatives and social enterprises. This approach fosters sustainable economic development and local

Cities can build community wealth through green infrastructure, integrating worker cooperatives and social enterprises. This approach fosters sustainable economic development and local empowerment.

Our new report delves into these strategies. Learn more by accessing the full publication here: https://democracycollaborative.org/greeninfrastructure

Climate is fundamental to all ecological, biological, and human systems. As we confront a long climate emergency, skilled leaders are uniting to transform our lifestyles and foster widespread

Climate is fundamental to all ecological, biological, and human systems. As we confront a long climate emergency, skilled leaders are uniting to transform our lifestyles and foster widespread resilience.

Key figures in this effort include Berkeley's Chief Resilience Officer Timothy Burroughs, Professor David W. Orr, and financial adviser Tom Van Dyck.

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign

Michelle Long highlights how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, inspiring other communities. Their "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign has achieved 60% community awareness and significantly shifted buying habits. More information on this segment is available here.

Starting with a "Think Local First" program, the network expanded to include business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. Learn more about their initiatives at www.sustainableconnections.org.