Marie Gauthier

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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?

Downtown East Side

Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...

Community building, urban homesteading.
I am starting a Masters at UBC in Resource Management and Environmental Studies. I would like to investigate how we can apply the principles of intentional communities in urban settings to foster a change in values towards sustainability.

There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)

I would like to join the Main Street Community, or of a community close to east Van. I am a UBC student that used to live in Dunbar, but I moved out because there was no community feel.

What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?

I believe that any change starts with a change in values and prevailing assumptions. I believe that intentional communities have the potential to increase well-being in Vancouver, and to help people find out what really matters in life, thereby enhancing overall sustainability.

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