Transition City

It seems the first place to co-ordinate a collection of these 'green' ideas under the umbrella name of 'Transition Culture' wasKinsale, Irelandwith the initiative ofRob Hopkins

AlthoughKinsalehas a population of only some3000, the idea is being developed for cities and larger communities likeBristolandFalmouth
Local towns includeTotnesandIvybridge

Transition Plymouth

Update March 2010

There are now dedicated websites for the Plymouth Transition, the most informative istransitionplymouth.net

June 2009: Start of a new forum for thinkers. Held monthly at Plymouth University.

For more info contact Adriana

Email :

Tel: 01752 222152

May 2007

On Tuesday 29th May 2007 a meeting was attended by 10 people and two of the Totnes crew.

A few major issues arose. Much focused on having a greater awareness of the underlying issues of Peak Oil amongst the general population.

An open air party, some obvious permanent City Centre focal point and lobbying of Council and other major buisnesses seems a good way to go. Once more people are involved, a 'core group' could help define areas or projects of practical application, like how would Plymouth generate it's electricity, grow it's food, get all the kids to school in a safe and comfortable way without recourse to parents having to drive them the few miles they so often feel they have to.

Those attending will keep in touch by email via the PEC and there is the option of furthering discussions via a bulletin board. Otherwise important and general info will be placed here, apended to this page.

Things to consider.

• Please read up on existing  Transition Towns and Cities  so you will know a bit about the topic.
• Analyse what you read, it won't all be relevant to Plymouth.
• Try and come up with your own ideas, these will be preferable.
• Watch out for experts leading you astray and don't try to change anyone's mind but challenge anything you are uncomfortable with.
• Your unique mind is the source.
  "You can lead a man to war, but you can't make him think" Roy Harper.
  
• There is a  presentation (10Mb) from Naresh, Totnes Transition Town, available if anyone would like an idea of his views.