"Think Globally - Eat Locally" has been accepted into the Film for (a better) Future Festival, and will screen this May at Pinch 'n' Ouch Theatre in Atlanta, GA. 

Listen to the words of Arif Hasan, a well-known architect in Karachi, as he describes an ethic that protects the environment, supports communities and encourages diversity in the process of planning future places. 

What do a blustery Illinois, the tropical paradise of Long Island in the Bahamas and the rocky state of Maine have in common?  Each is dealing with a precarious state of water resources and is engaging citizens to address such issues.  These initiatives are building on local assets - celebrating their place. 

The Obama Administration is to partner with 27 communities to boost neighborhood revitalization through local food enterprises - Local Foods, Local Places - to empower creative economic development in rural and urban communities in 22 states.

Several conference attendees have requested symposium sessions in which special interest groups can present their work. If groups are interested in such a session please note this intent when submitting your abstract. It will be possible for you to propose between 3 and 5 separate papers during a period of 1.5 hours in parallel session. This provides an opportunity to showcase the work of your organization as well as organize future work with potential members.