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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?: Grandview-Woodland

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...: I'm interested in growing our own food, in alternative transportation and bicycling, in alternative energy, in how we use/using public space for community building, and in events that bring people together with music and food. I'm also interested in how what we measure and monitor reflects what we value, and vice versa.

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!): Living on Commercial Drive has me keen to be involved with the Grandview Woodland/Commercial Drive village. I have skills around counting and spreadsheets and logistics and mapping/geography and being organized.

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 have a lot of feelings and ideas that I am working to condense into an actionable project or two. Let me get back to you on that. In the interim, I'm keen to help make someone else's great idea a reality.

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