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Public Policy ResourcesThe following is a collection of resources that may prove helpful on the discussions revolving around public policy. Some of these are ideas related to the topic. Others highlight efforts and successes of communities around the world working with their local governments on initiatives that not only regenerate the local economy but enhance the overall living conditions of these places. TRANSPORTATION & URBAN DESIGN Curitiba, Brazil is a great example of a pedestrian-friendly, thriving downtown with an incredibly efficient mass transit system. The design of the city is also of particular interest. European examples offer ways in which communities and governments can work together to bring charm and livability to the city. (For more information on traffic calming in Delft, Netherlands click here.) ENERGY Navarre region of Spain (short Word document) Spain (Check out the section on "Government Support") Freiburg, Germany (Known as the "Solar City") Midwest Job Creation (A study of economic impacts) FOOD Woodbury County, Iowa adopted a policy that promotes the production and distribution of locally grown organic food. Community garden policy could be another important point of discussion. OTHER GREAT RESOURCES Ecocities, by Richard Register Deep Economy, by Bill McKibben The Solar Economy, by Hermann Scheer This article on local currency systems is also intriguing. |