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