this post was submitted on 22 Apr 2022
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Solarpunk Urbanism

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“The Avalon Village is an eco-village in the making,” Mama Shu says. “We’re rebuilding our neighborhood. We are using all things that are healthy for the environment and more economical to rebuild our space in this community.”

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/110687

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[–] admin@exploding-heads.com 1 points 2 years ago

What a difference one person can make:

"Since 2008, Mama Shu has been buying up vacant homes on her block and turning them into different facilities for her community. One home was turned into a homework house for kids in the neighborhood, where martial arts classes are also held. The land she purchased on Avalon Street is used for an outdoor summer camp, so inner-city kids can get the feel of going away to camp. She was also ordained 20 years, ago, and has even married couples in this green space."

[–] greatwhitebuffalo41 1 points 1 year ago

Literally was working in his town on Friday haha crazy. I didn't know this