Monthly Archives: April 2010

Episode #88: The Seed Container Project

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

We are joined by Douglas Hecker and Martha Skinner of the SEED Container Housing Project of Clemson University.  Douglas and Martha are professors of architecture and the lead coordinators for the SEED Project, an initiative to use shipping containers as … Continue reading →

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Episode #87: The Small-Mart Revolution (Part II)

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

In part II of my interview with author Michael Shuman, we discuss strategies for buying local, the prospects and possibilities for relocalizing capital markets, opportunities for local entrepreneurs, strategies for policy making, and how globalization is made stronger by relocalization. … Continue reading →

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Episode #86: The Small-Mart Revolution (Part I)

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

We are joined by Michael Shuman, who is the Director for Research and Economic Development with the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.  Michael is also the author of seven books, including the Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating … Continue reading →

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