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The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability

Annette Kehnel, 2024

(G. Ipsen Translation)

Deeply inspiring. Details the ways in which many medieval societies had found solutions to sustainable management of communal resources, with different methods suited to their particular locations and cultures. It immediately got me thinking about how we could implement similar strategies in our own modern world.

The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Jane Jacobs, 1992

The classic text on how efficiency- and car-centric urban design ruins the social fabric of a city, with commentary on what makes socially healthy cities.

Futuresteading

Jade Miles, 2021

Practical and inspirational guide for homesteading, organic agriculture, cooking and preserving food, living with the seasons, and other crafts.

Landscape and Urban Design for Health and Well-Being

Gayle Souter-Brown, 2015

Delves deep into the health and social benefits of well-designed healing gardens, the importance of nature for the wellbeing of all people, of all ages and demographics. Includes various examples and design ideas to help start your own projects.

Community-based prepping

WellBeing, Issue 208, pages 96–99

Martin Oliver, 2024

Article on the benefits of strengthening local communities, starting communal ventures, sharing resources, and building resilience as a collective.

The Permaculture Home Garden

Linda Woodrow, 2007

Practical manual on small-scale permaculture methodologies.