What people are saying!
“In a world of dire headlines, the best news on Earth comes from places like Hilltop Eco Community, where people with gumption are creating human-scaled ways to live, thrive, and grow. It takes work, creativity, and determination as Jim Schenk reports, but block-by-block they are part of a revolution of competent and practical hope grounded in a particular place. In time, such efforts may change the face of urban places and improve the human prospect.” ~ David Orr, well-known environmentalist, author, professor of environmental studies, and leader in the environmental movement
“Nothing is more important in these times than finding a way to live in balance with and in support of each other and our living world. In this book, Jim Schenk provides a wonderful roadmap for how we can build communities in urban settings that honor our deepest needs to live in right relationship with our fellow humans and the more-than-human world. A much-need treasure at a critical time in the human journey.” ~ Libby Roderick, internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, environmental activist, poet, teacher and lifelong Alaskan
“Jim Schenk and his neighbors on Enright Ridge in Cincinnati are pioneers whose experiences creating an Urban Retrofit Ecovillage are relevant to anyone looking to create more community and to live more gently on the planet. This wide-ranging book documents their stories, strategies, and discoveries in an accessible, empowering way. I hope this honest look at this group’s challenges and successes will inspire and inform many more such retrofit projects and help them fulfill their potential.” ~ Chris Roth, Editor, Communities magazine (gen-us.net/communities)
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