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Reykjavyk created their own bank to lend money directly from the central bank for less interest.

bypass approach (from flightmiles) Never say Money or currency -> use social incentive information system

marginal German Central banker Dr. Rösl: only 1% of the money supply, so it´s not worth to eliminate them! If a government only accepts bank debt money, they are getting more and more dependent to it

Efficiency vs. Resilience Only using one kind of money is like having only one kind of trees

arguments against local complementary currencies: Not Effective Marginal

Coordination of existing projects to a shared goal can make a lot of progress There is never enough money to make all projects happen, but sometimes there are hidden resources that can take it's place.

From vision to action

Learning is important for the plan. Everything is changing very fast, so Shortterm tool always fail

If you can't trust the city government no great vision will work

The city-manager was removed

Mix youth and adults To keep the youth engaged

Process: Name What you do or where you from What positive thing gives you hope Who should join the committee

2nd example Newburgh - 32000 inhabitants - declining - crimes

Our vision for Calgary

How they asked

What do you value about Calgary? What is it like for you to live here? What changes would you most like to see? What are your hopes and dreams for the next 100 years? How can you help make this happen?

Discussions about equity often end in political wars. It is better to discuss a model

The coreteams need training in system archetypes to have a valuable discussion

You have to train the stakeholder and help them to interpret data. This needs transparency.

The biggest advantage of a longterm view is: Noone will life then and their decissions are focused on their grandchildren, so their political view is not so important.

Calgary's 100 year plan

EarthCAT Handbook http://www.earthcat.org/

earth charter and cities -respect and care for the community of life - Social and Economic justice - Environmental Integrity - Democracy, non-violence and peace

Burlington Bread Local Fiat Currency -> gone Today: Time Dollars Vermont Sustainable Exchange both mutual credit

Energy and Environment Coordinating Committee Better busservice Free Busses Social Equity Investment Project Helping Joe to become a leader for more diversity

The Burlington Food Council No Ideling Campaign

Hire & Firepower and more diverstity