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A small city’s big vision that can help transform your own community.

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Review by Bolton Anthony, Itineraries <br> Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca , provides a kind of case study of macro changes. It captures the breadth and essence of the fast-growing sustainability and social justice movement in this small city's big vision. Walker, who has been a grassroots activist her whole life, says she has rarely seen such a blossoming of interest and activity with a common purpose as what is growing in Ithaca: Amazing activities are going on in fields as diverse as local food and farming, challenging racism, caretaking our watershed, enjoying lively celebrations, honoring our indigenous heritage, and building a vibrant local economy There is a unity of purpose here that is reflected across a wide spectrum of players : <br><br> * from the county planning department, which has a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 -- for the whole county of 100,000 people;<br> * to small businesses, such as Garden Gate, which uses a biodiesel-powered van to deliver fresh, locally grown produce, dairy, meats and more;<br> * to a consortium of academic institutions all engaged in creating courses about sustainability topics as well as greening their own buildings and operations;<br> * to grassroots efforts to provide alternative health care, alternative currency, food security, and more.<br><br> Liz Walker takes us into Ithaca's innovative adventures in a way that's both awe-inspiring and warmly companionable. This tonic of a book expands our sense of the possible and readies us for it with stories and strategies. It holds up a mirror in which we can see ourselves reconnected with our innate creativity, fairness, and basic sanity... And that is good news. -- Joanna Macy<br>

Review by Bolton Anthony, Itineraries Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca , provides a kind of case study of macro changes. It captures the breadth and essence of the fast-growing sustainability and social justice movement in this small city's big vision. Walker, who has been a grassroots activist her whole life, says she has rarely seen such a blossoming of interest and activity with a common purpose as what is growing in Ithaca: Amazing activities are going on in fields as diverse as local food and farming, challenging racism, caretaking our watershed, enjoying lively celebrations, honoring our indigenous heritage, and building a vibrant local economy There is a unity of purpose here that is reflected across a wide spectrum of players : * from the county planning department, which has a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 -- for the whole county of 100,000 people; * to small businesses, such as Garden Gate, which uses a biodiesel-powered van to deliver fresh, locally grown produce, dairy, meats and more; * to a consortium of academic institutions all engaged in creating courses about sustainability topics as well as greening their own buildings and operations; * to grassroots efforts to provide alternative health care, alternative currency, food security, and more. Liz Walker takes us into Ithaca's innovative adventures in a way that's both awe-inspiring and warmly companionable. This tonic of a book expands our sense of the possible and readies us for it with stories and strategies. It holds up a mirror in which we can see ourselves reconnected with our innate creativity, fairness, and basic sanity... And that is good news. -- Joanna Macy

Review by Bolton Anthony, Itineraries <br> Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca, provides a kind of case study of macro changes. It captures the breadth and essence of the fast-growing sustainability and social justice movement in this small city's big vision. Walker, who has been a grassroots activist her whole life, says she has rarely seen such a blossoming of interest and activity with a common purpose as what is growing in Ithaca: Amazing activities are going on in fields as diverse as local food and farming, challenging racism, caretaking our watershed, enjoying lively celebrations, honoring our indigenous heritage, and building a vibrant local economy There is a unity of purpose here that is reflected across a wide spectrum of players : <br> * from the county planning department, which has a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 -- for the whole county of 100,000 people;<br> * to small businesses, such as Garden Gate, which uses a b

Review by Bolton Anthony, Itineraries Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca , provides a kind of case study of macro changes. It captures the breadth and essence of the fast-growing sustainability and social justice movement in this ""small city's big vision."" Walker, who has been a grassroots activist her whole life, says she has rarely seen such a blossoming of interest and activity with a common purpose as what is growing in Ithaca: ""Amazing activities are going on in fields as diverse as local food and farming, challenging racism, caretaking our watershed, enjoying lively celebrations, honoring our indigenous heritage, and building a vibrant local economy There is a unity of purpose here that is reflected across a wide spectrum of players"": * from the county planning department, which has a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 -- for the whole county of 100,000 people; * to small businesses, such as Garden Gate, which uses a biodiesel-powered van to deliver fresh, locally grown produce, dairy, meats and more; * to a consortium of academic institutions all engaged in creating courses about sustainability topics as well as greening their own buildings and operations; * to grassroots efforts to provide alternative health care, alternative currency, food security, and more. Liz Walker takes us into Ithaca's innovative adventures in a way that's both awe-inspiring and warmly companionable. This tonic of a book expands our sense of the possible and readies us for it with stories and strategies. It holds up a mirror in which we can see ourselves reconnected with our innate creativity, fairness, and basic sanity... And that is good news. -- Joanna Macy Review by Bolton Anthony, Itineraries Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca , provides a kind of case study of macro changes. It captures the breadth and essence of the fast-growing sustainability and social justice movement in this ""small city's big vision."" Walker, who has been a grassroots activist her whole life, says she has rarely seen such a blossoming of interest and activity with a common purpose as what is growing in Ithaca: ""Amazing activities are going on in fields as diverse as local food and farming, challenging racism, caretaking our watershed, enjoying lively celebrations, honoring our indigenous heritage, and building a vibrant local economy There is a unity of purpose here that is reflected across a wide spectrum of players"": * from the county planning department, which has a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 -- for the whole county of 100,000 people; * to small businesses, such as Garden Gate, which uses a biodiesel-powered van to deliver fresh, locally grown produce, dairy, meats and more; * to a consortium of academic institutions all engaged in creating courses about sustainability topics as well as greening their own buildings and operations; * to grassroots efforts to provide alternative health care, alternative currency, food security, and more. Liz Walker takes us into Ithaca's innovative adventures in a way that's both awe-inspiring and warmly companionable. This tonic of a book expands our sense of the possible and readies us for it with stories and strategies. It holds up a mirror in which we can see ourselves reconnected with our innate creativity, fairness, and basic sanity... And that is good news. -- Joanna Macy

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Liz Walker is the award-winning author of EcoVillage at Ithaca and the co-founder and executive director of the acclaimed intentional community of the same name. She is a leading authority on cohousing and sustainable communities, a founding board member of Gaia Education and a lifelong grassroots organizer for peace and environmental groups.

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