February 13, 2014 (LocalOrg/Tony Cartalucci) – After much neglect, it is time to start putting effort back into LocalOrg – responses to the work featured here throughout the past have been both positive and enthusiastic. People are beginning to realize what the problems are but are now wondering what to do about them. People are hungry for real solutions – not politics, not elections, not even mere protests.
Image: Building local institutions to solve local problems, of the people, by the people, for the people.
DIY projects like found on Instructables or Hack-a-Day
Opensource software/hardware
Hackerspaces/Makerspaces/FabLabs
DIYBio
Community gardens
Organic farming/hydroponics
Farm-to-city markets
Farmers' Markets
Charity/social welfare
Health/Medicine
Infrastructure
New technology
Cottage industries
Open course education
Opensource entertainment and arts
There is no preferred format for submissions – simply state whether you would like to use your real name or a pen name. This is not an all inclusive list. All proposals and projects will be reviewed. An upcoming feature includes a reader-submitted concept regarding permaculture vs. GMO mega-agriculture, including a look at practices in Thailand and some thoughts from a biotech expert.