Humans are social creatures and thrive best when integrated into cooperative and supportive communities.
Ingredients necessary to restore and maintain healthy communities:
- public infrastructure:
- transportation systems
- parks, recreation centers and open spaces
- schools and libraries
- senior and community centers
- performance and assembly spaces
- farmer and crafts markets
- strong public institutions:
- schools and universities
- public radio, television and websites
- healthcare clinics
- houses of worship and spirituality
- art, theatre and performance
- social connections:
- stay-at-home parents
- cooperative child care
- senior care
- community social clubs
- community markets for entrepreneurs, craftspeople, inventors
- sport clubs
- community spaces for pets and their owners
Restore Community and Civic Values