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Reimagining Suburbia: A Critical Look at Permaculture and David Holmgren’s 'RetroSuburbia'
Can suburban backyards become the cornerstone of our sustainable future? Join us as we dissect the ideas in David Holmgren's "Retro Suburbia," where he envisions a world shaped by energy descent and societal degrowth. We kick off with Holmgren's strategic re-release of his book during the COVID-19 pandemic and his bold claims, examining the validity of his assertions and his data. Holmgren's blended manual-manifesto style of his work are scrutinized for their impact and credibility.
While Holmgren's vision is compelling, we challenge the individualistic ethos often echoed by prominent…
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