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Communities around the world face common pressing issues in addressing economic conditions and revitalizing neighbourhoods. Developing innovative solutions can address the complex challenges of poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, cultivate sustainable food systems and empower the building of relationships.
It is at community level that we have the greatest opportunity to establish patterns of caring, implement policy changes and create conditions that enhance our health and well-being.
Many people find it difficult to manage modern life without access to a car.
Community Art is a way of creating art characterized by interaction or dialogue with the community.
Creativity has led to a plethora of diverse local solutions, such as lift share, cycling cooperatives, 'walking school buses' and bio fuel production (made from the discarded vegetable oil from restaurants and cafes).
Local food networks seek to ensure that food is grown and processed as close as possible to those who are going to eat it.
Transition towns are towns, cities and villages that are moving away from fossil fuel towards long-lasting and ecologically sustainable alternatives situated within a local community setting.