"Hi Mark,
I believe you are right about the food issue. We are all going to struggle with food distribution and access, specially the city folks. Here at the south coast we just created a food network group hoping to have all these issues discussed…"
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Transition and Cities
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rita de Cassia Couto Jul 30, 2012.
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Mark O'Malley left a comment for Glenn Saunders
"Glenn,
Let's see if we can help each other out in trying to launch Transition in our towns.
Mark O"
Mark O'Malley is attending Emily Hardt's event
Training for Transition (Boston, MA) at Encuentro 5
November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009
The course is an in-depth experiential introduction to Transition for those considering bringing Transition to their community. It meets the training requirement for local initiating groups to become an internationally-recognized Transition Town.At the Training for Transition course, you will:• Experience and come to understand the Transition ethos• Learn ways of encouraging the creation of a positive, shared vision for your community’s future• Receive tools for community outreach, education…See More
Mark O'Malley left a comment for Glenn Saunders
"Hey Glenn,
I recognize your avatar from Peakoil.com. I recently moved to Stoughton from Boston because I wanted a yard to grow food (and could afford one in Stoughton within an easy walk of the town center and train). I'd like to share your…"
Ed Sugrue left a comment for Mark O'Malley
"Mark, my bicycle isn't a road bike, so it probably takes me longer than it should. I have a Trek Navigator, which is not a BAD bike, but... it's considered a "comfort" bicycle, for short trips around the city.
Anyway, I try to…"
Mark O'Malley left a comment for Ed Sugrue
"Hey Ed,
I see that you are riding a bike from Boston to Walpole. I work in Boston and live in Stoughton, about as far from Boston as Walpole. I figured riding a bike would take about 90 minutes each way in rush-hour traffic, but I haven't…"
Mark O'Malley replied to Ben Twombly's discussion INPUT REQUESTED: Massachusetts Annual Environmental Conference
"Ben,
I think that it would be fine to talk about permaculture, but what seems urgent here is to make the case for WHY they should be interested in permaculture. In addition, this conference looks like a huge opportunity to enlist these conservation…"
Mark O'Malley replied to Glenn Saunders's discussion Transition Training
"I'd like to do it. It is just a matter of finding the time."
Mark O'Malley replied to Mark O'Malley's discussion Transition and Cities
"What I have trouble imagining is what kind of work would be available in cities. I can't imagine people moving to cities unless employment in cities grows sharply. I just don't see employment growing anywhere. In the very short term, we…"
Mark O'Malley replied to Mark O'Malley's discussion Transition and Cities
"Sure, Tina, I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the compliments!
Mark O"
Glenn Saunders replied to Mark O'Malley's discussion Transition and Cities
"There are two diametrically opposed visions of the future, the reurbanization as proposed by people like Kunstler, and the back to the land movement.
My feeling is that we will have both. The initial stages of collapse will have people move to the…"
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Mark O'Malley posted a discussion
Transition and Cities
I have been reading the Transition Handbook, and as a lifelong city dweller and a trained economic geographer, I am troubled by what I think is a blind spot in the Transition model, one that could cause problems even for small towns that might achieve self-sufficiency if it isn't addressed.The Transition model is based on a goal of community self-sufficiency in the essentials without fossil fuel inputs. I agree that this will be necessary. I think that small towns in rural areas are well-suited…See More
Mark O'Malley replied to Ron Martino's discussion More on Time, Nuts and Nutrition
"If we do our grassroots organizing well, there will be a strong constituency for gardening all available urban land that local officials will be unable to ignore. The biggest obstacle for Transition as a movement, I predict, will be the present…"
Mark O'Malley replied to Ron Martino's discussion More on Time, Nuts and Nutrition
"One more thought on my China comparison. I don't think the intensity of the East China Plain is even possible in Massachusetts. Our land is hilly and rocky and won't produce as much, no matter how intensively we garden it. It also has a…"
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- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- Not yet involved, wanting to get involved
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- I would much rather see an active, grassroots engagement to transition to a post-peak-oil lower-carbon future than the alternative, which would be a painful and disastrous reaction to the consequences.
- How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
- I have been studying alternative technologies for many years, and I am a professional geographer with an understanding of spatial and environmental issues. I am a professional writer and editor who could help to publicize the need for transition. Finally, I am willing to become active in local politics.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:11pm on August 23, 2009,
Ed Sugrue said… - Mark, my bicycle isn't a road bike, so it probably takes me longer than it should. I have a Trek Navigator, which is not a BAD bike, but... it's considered a "comfort" bicycle, for short trips around the city.
Anyway, I try to leave very early in the morning, so it doesn't take too much of a chunk out of my day. From Allston/Brighton to the northern area of Walpole takes me about 75 to 80 minutes. With a better bike, supposedly it can be done in under an hour.
--Ed
- At 7:12pm on July 9, 2009,
Conrad Willeman said… - Hi Mark,
Welcome to Transition Massachusetts. It's good to have another member from south of Boston; I commend you for reaching out to Scott.
I serve as administrator on this site, and recently posted instructions about how to most easily follow discussions on the Forum. Those instructions are here:
http://transitionmassachusetts.ning.com/forum/topics/lets-strengthen-our-transition
Implementing the simple changes described will make it easier to stay connected with developing discussions around the state. We hope that interaction with others involved in Transition will help the movement grow stronger and faster.
You may be interested in the recent lively exchanges on the Forum on the subjects of permaculture and nut trees.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Conrad
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