Conversation with Ole Ersson is an episode from my radio program Creating A Preferred Future.  Creating A Preferred Future describes principles, ideals plus real life  people and projects that point the way towards a preferred future where  humans live within the boundaries of the natural world and the primary  goal of society is to bring out the best in positive human potential.   Creating A Preferred Future is a convergence of economics,  permaculture, sociology, urban land use, personal and community uplift  and care for the natural world.  Topics of interest include economics,  allies and assets in the community, wisdom of the world's great  spiritual traditions, social and economic literacy, pushing back on  cars, eco villages and much more.  Best to listen to the podcast in  order,, 1, 2, 3, 4,,,,,,,thanks.

Kailash Eco Village, in Portland, Oregon  is an outstanding example of repurposing a run down urban  property. The cute Hawaiian themed 32 unit complex from the 60's had  degenerated into poor infrastructure conditions with bad drug deal  shootouts in the parking lot . Ole and wife Maitri saw great potential  ten years ago. Now the site is a thriving market rate eco village, the place has  become pioneer of social/economic/environmental paradigm shift. This conversation touches on life at Kailash - aspects of resident self management,  depaving, affordability, reducing eco footprints, engagement with the  surrounding neighborhood, food production, social cohesion, personal and  community benefits and much more. Kailash Eco Village points the way towards a preferred present and future. 

You can find more related info on my website, suburbanpermaculture.org with links to youtube presentations, video of my quarter acre property and much more.  Feel free to contact me via my website.