14 Christopher Alexander Visits The Oregon Experiment An update on the 25-year-old Oregon Experiment, as brought into focus by a recent extended visit from its inventor. Housing, democracy, cooperation, ecological sensitivity and the nature of architecture all figure prominently in this instructive tale. 24 Block 6 30 32 34 37 38 An Integrated Water Concept Greening a small town, or a small house, is hard enough, but what can one do with ugly, modem apartment buildings in an urban environment? Block 6 is on the cutting edge of large-scale ecologically-sensitive re-development. Its strength lies in the water. Overseas Development Network And Bike-Aid An amazing group of young organizers put their lives on the line every summer, talking to average US citizens about community problems and solutions at home and abroad. Overseas Development Network Publications ODN publishes dozens of handbooks and catalogs for the student who wants to get involved in ecology and social justice work. Kechuaymara Grassroots Solidarity in Bolivia Two indigenous tribes have joined resources to work directly on the basic needs of their villages. From providing clean water to starting banks that loan seed, Kechuaymara is demonstrating both the strength of mutual aid and the intelligence of democratic, locally-directed development. Kechuaymara - Quinoa Recipes One of Kechuaymara' s interesting projects, suggested by the villagers themselves, intends to create a renaissance in the use of grains native to the region. The project uses both farmer-tofarmer training techniques, seed-based banking, and instructions on growing and cooking the grain. This is an excerpt from one of their booklets. The Bike Column What are the best advocacy handbooks for the alternative transportation activist? How can a project raise money with Valet Bike Parking? 43 52 54 58 61 61 61 The Well-Trained Practical Idealist Every High School, College or University needs a Community Studies program. The 25-year-old program at the University of California at Santa Cruz has a powerful impact on the city, helping idealistic young activists to train themselves in effective organizing of community projects. Read about just how meaningful education could be. And watch the mice bell the cat. Resources: Book and Video Reviews EarthScore; Practical Home Energy Savings; Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings; Straw Bale Video; Public Therapy Buses; and Toward Sustainable Communities, by former RAIN editor Mark Roseland.. More Resources Agriculture; appropriate technology; children and youth; cultural survival; environmental action; forests; communities; international grassroots organizations; mental health and urban renewal. RAIN Back Issues List and Subscription Form Writer's Guidelines Credits Raindrops Next Issue Eco-Mongolia England's Rochdale Cooperatives Grassroots Neighborhood Clinics: The White Bird Clinic in Eugene, Oregon The Westside Clinic in Santa Cruz, California The People Power Bike Advocates A Freetown in Copenhagen And More ... RAIN Summer 1994 Volume XIV, Number 4 Page 1
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