1. Resilient Community + – Southern Circular Trading

Strengthening local systems to adapt & thrive amid change.

A localised economy builds resilient communities — places that can support themselves. By investing in local food systems, energy, & shared resources, communities can become self-sufficient & less dependent on external systems (or completely independant). Resilience also means fostering strong social networks, shared knowledge, & local leadership. ‹›

Strategy for Developing a Vision & Community Alignment

+ Define a shared vision for a thriving local economy.
What does success look like? What values guide it (eg: sustainability, equity, circularity)?
+ Engage community members early: co-design processes, participatory planning, local storytelling, & listening sessions.
+ Map community assets, skills, needs, & existing initiatives.