Cadillac

In this early phase of development we strive to create awareness of such challenges as energy depletion, climate change and economic contraction. To that end we are holding public events such as a film series; a book study of The Transition Handbook, From oil dependency to local resilience, by Rob Hopkins, the founder of the Transition Movement; a Transition Town Training, and public forums.

One of the key concepts of Transition Town is "reskilling". By offering workshops in basic skills, such as those our great grandparents knew, we are reviving important life skills to live in a sustainable and self / local reliant way. Examples of some workshops are: a variety of skills related to food production and storage, permaculture, soap making, and bee keeping. These workshops are being offered by community members. Most of these workshops are either free or ask for a minimal donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Transition Cadillac cultivates and collaborates with local efforts to develop projects which build greater connection between community members and promote sustainability within the community. An example of some of these projects are: creating more community gardens as well as individual gardens, a tool sharing program, a time bank, a "green pages" directory, a local food directory, and many other innovative ideas emerging from a synergistic approach.

Working groups will eventually form to focus on specific themes such as transportation, alternative energy, water, health and well being, food, local economics, housing, community building , livelihood, and inner transition.

Ultimately, through community wide visioning an Energy Descent Action Plan will be created over a 15 - 20 year timeline. (read less)