Transition Towns in Australia

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Molly
  • February 14, 2010
  • Life Transitions

Kim Jones, of the Sydney Morning Herald, advocates Transition Towns as a solution to suburban expansion and dwindling resources in Australia in a recent article.

The recent trend of Transition Towns, as a response to climate change and the energy crisis, highlights the importance of recognising the rural context when considering the issues of urban development. The movement…aims to reduce reliance on global sources of energy and food by sourcing needs from within a locality.

Read the full article here.

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