From: Shareable <newsletter@shareable.net>
Date: Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Subject: New Uses for Old Churches in Canada, Housing Alternatives for Seniors & More Podcasts!
To: Michael Bouwens <michelsub2004@gmail.com>
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Quebec's vacant churches resurrected as community
spaces With the support of municipal
governments, residents, and religious leaders, some of these
centuries-old churches are in the process of being transformed into
community hubs and cultural centers. "These buildings have lost their
initial purpose, but we can't lose them," says Edouard Blanchet, coordinator of Espaces d'Initiatives, a
citizens' group working on the transformation of
Saint-Charles. "Just doing this is an act of faith — but you've
got to believe."
.jpeg?1490123359 "canada_churches_(1).jpeg") As the Baby Boomer generation ages, some
are creating non-traditional housing arrangements to alleviate social
isolation and create communities of mutual support and
friendship. Here are three of our favorites.
Mistrusting the mainstream narrative
coming from western media outlets, and suspicious of the abrupt end to
most news coverage, Upstream traveled to Athens to get an
on-the-ground look at what was going on in the aftermath of the Greek
debt crisis and the turbulent events that had built up over the last
few years in the country.
Austin has been at the center of the
debate on how cities regulate ride-hailing services. It was the
perfect opportunity to examine the nitty-gritty details of what
happened in the city and what lessons it offers for other cities
seeking ethical options.
Community Land Trusts have slowly gained
popularity over the past decades, expanding dramatically in recent
years. They have spread across continents and contexts, resulting in a
plethora of rules and structures.
King Arthur Flour, founded in 1790, is
America's oldest flour company. However, the company's approach to
social impact, executive leadership, and stock ownership is very
different from the vast majority of traditional corporations.
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