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Lisa Fernandes
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Avoiding the Local Trap: Scale and Food Systems in Planning Research
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I've given this paper a cursory look but if anyone has time to really print and review - pls go for it.  I am finding a few notable gaps and faults in the logic and this paper feels like it's…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Fernandes Nov 30, 2012.

 

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Lisa Fernandes commented on Conrad Willeman's group Transition New England Network
"I finally went out and grabbed the notes from the regional gathering re: desired web site functionality.  This is what the group came up with: Website for the region (20 ppl interested) o   Cross-state Solidarity Network o…"
Dec 4, 2012
Lisa Fernandes replied to Lisa Fernandes's discussion Avoiding the Local Trap: Scale and Food Systems in Planning Research
"Actually, this gives some context: "However, examining why locavorism does or does not make sense in 21st Century America via only one or two specific data points is leading people to the wrong…"
Nov 30, 2012
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Avoiding the Local Trap: Scale and Food Systems in Planning Research

I've given this paper a cursory look but if anyone has time to really print and review - pls go for it.  I am finding a few notable gaps and faults in the logic and this paper feels like it's reinforcing some messages that undermine some of what Transition is about. Let me know if you have thoughts!http://faculty.washington.edu/bborn/Avoiding%20the%20Local%20Trap.pdfSee More
Nov 30, 2012
Lisa Fernandes commented on Conrad Willeman's group Transition New England Network
"Very cool Jennifer!  I need to check back on the notes but there was a list of desired features that got bundled under the Web Site heading as we were mapping resources and gaps.  Not sure how many of them weebly can support but good to…"
Nov 20, 2012
Lisa Fernandes commented on Conrad Willeman's group Transition New England Network
"Hi Everyone, Still thinking back to how great the event was in Jamaica Plain.  I know we had some potential action items (the one that I expressed interest in - with a few others - was working on a web site of some sort for the network not…"
Nov 20, 2012
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An online meeting place for discussion about working collaboratively to promote Transition and local resilience efforts around New England.See More
Nov 20, 2012
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Oct 27, 2012

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How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
I am the founder/director of The Resilience Hub in Portland Maine which supports many re-skilling, re-localization and permaculture events and programs.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I have been actively engaged in this work since attending Fueling the Future in Kinsale Ireland in 2005.
How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
I am a permaculture organizer/designer/educator and I am also involved in local food work and food system planning efforts and look to bridge and connect these areas. I am a trained facilitator.
Your Personal Website (if you have one)
http://www.resiliencehub.org

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