We can shape the future of urban life
We’re starting the New Year in an upstream frame of mind, bringing you the brightest thinking from a June 2023 Parkland Institute conference, An Economy for Everyone: Mobilizing and implementing a well-being economy in Alberta.
Like the stream flowing from the Rockies in our majestic cover illustration by Tim Zeltner, the upstream lessons from the conference can flow beyond the Alberta borders.
Certainly, Alberta’s current government is unlikely to act on these ideas—it’s busy implementing downstream ideas that will impact Albertans’ well-being and cost more in the long run. That’s just what downstream governance does.
The authors in our themed section of this issue shine a light on intersecting societal challenges and their common root causes.
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SubscribeA well-being economy in practice: spotlight on Wales and Nanaimo
Economies that focus on people aren’t just a pipe dream—there are real-world examples to learn from
Envisioning a well-being economy: inspiration and hard questions
Another world is possible—let’s imagine what it looks like
Insights into a well-being economy
How could we reorganize Alberta’s economy to serve the needs to the people and the land?
The role of financial institutions
What would an economy organized around well-being look like—and what type of financial institutions would it support?
On hope and seeking common cause in 2024
We can’t make systemic changes without looking at the system.
Marking the tipping point
For a film about a land grab of continental proportions committed over a century ago, Trick or Treaty? is an upbeat joyous celebration of the survival of…
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