Santiago en Transición
Unifying the collective genius to remember that we are paradise on earth.
CASE STAGE: Design
LOCATION: Santiago de Chile (Chile)
POPULATION: 7.000,000
TRANSITION CONNECTION: Yes
GOVERNANCE: Sociocracy
A case of megacity in transition, we feel the collective ground is ready. We are starting to bring together all the leaders in the different aspects of the big city in transition.
The big steps already done are: A huge network. A collaborative core team of 50 people. Partnership with principal newspapers of the new paradigm. Strong connection with Pudahuel Municipality, available for us an amphitheatre for 2500 people. With a strategic and central office in middletown in other municipality. And all the possibilities in a huge city.
“Unifying the collective genius to remember that we are paradise on earth.” Is a collective vision.
DOMAINS: Food and agriculture, Energy Efficiency, Town planning, Urbanism and Housing, Education, Raising awareness about sustainability, climate change, healthy living, environmental issues, etc., Health, Arts and Culture, Industry and manufacture, Participatory Democracy and Planning, Waste management, Water management, Community work, Systemic Change (not focused on particular projects)
BENEFICIARIES: General
MiT note: Megacity in transition. No need for phase 2 (no specific tool/framework identified for collaborating with the municipality; just started). Suitable for pilot (in order to strengthen the collaboration with the municipalities; good prospects for continuity; too big?).
