Permaculture is about designing ecological human habitats and food
production systems. It is a land use and community building movement
which strives for the harmonious integration of human dwellings,
microclimate, annual and perennial plants, animals, soils, and water
into stable, productive communities. The focus is not on these
elements themselves, but rather on the relationships created among
them by the way we place them in the landscape. This synergy is
further enhanced by mimicking patterns found in nature.
(PermacultureActivist.net)
Beyond the Local Food Action Initiative, there is momentum now with
permaculture design proposals for public properties.
Mike McGinn's Ideas for Seattle website http://IdeasForSeattle.org is
a great opportunity to promote a variety of permaculture-oriented
ideas. McGinn's team have shown that they are listening to citizen
input (see http://seattle.gov/mayor/input/policysuggestions.htm).
Please take a few minutes to vote! (10 votes per category). Please
also consider sharing this guide with your friends, family and co-
workers during this time of opportunity. Feel free to edit and
personalize this guide according to your own priorities.
[ you can also print out the attached PDF and share with others ]
• Establish a Department of Permaculture Planning, Land Use and
Zoning (3 votes if possible)
• Plant edible perennials in our parks Planning, Land Use and Zoning
(3 votes)
• Make urban agriculture and ecological restoration a major component
of public school curriculum Education (3 votes)
• Invest in Urban Food Systems General (2+ votes)
• Support creation of minipower grids with solar/wind power for
homeowners Neighborhoods (3 votes)
• Require Affordable, Energy Efficient Homes Housing (3 votes)
• Retrofit public/private buildings for energy efficiency Jobs/Labor/
Green Jobs (3 votes)
• Composting toilets everywhere! Neighborhoods (3 votes)
• Reprioritize transportation spending to emphasize pedestrian/bike/
transit modes Transportation (3 votes)
• Make Seattle the most Bike Friendly City in the US Transportation
(3 votes)
• Create intergenerational programs Senior Services (3 votes)
• Work With Local Arts' Organizations To Create Participatory Art
Arts/Culture/Nightlife (3 votes)
• Use parks and open space funds to buy 5265 18th Ave SW property for
the Puget Ridge Edible Park. General (2+ votes)
• Turn the Burke Gilman Trail overgrowth in Wallingford into a P-
Patch. General (2+ votes)
• Provide separate bicycle lanes on commuter routes General (2+ votes)
• Reduce Seattle's stormwater pollution on Puget Sound General (2+
votes)
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for
choosing to get involved!
Daniel Johnson, Gardens Everywhere Bike Parade, Co-founder http://GardensEverywhereBikeParade.org
(206) 369 - 2661 urbangardens@comcast.net http://twitter.com/rawexuberance
http://profile.to/dandelion/
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