I’m not sure why this passed me by, but in doing thesis research, I came across the work of Elinor Ostrom who is primarily known for her work in economic governance and in effect network-related institutional architecture, for which she won a Nobel prize.
“Worldwide, we are seeing a heterogeneous collection of cities interacting in a way that could have far-reaching influence on how Earth’s entire life-support system evolves. These cities are learning from one another, building on good ideas and jettisoning poorer ones…. In the coming decades, we may see a global system of interconnected sustainable cities emerging. If successful, everyone will want to join the club.”
Read more at http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/green-from-the-grassroots#owXzUH45QKxvTUDI.99
yea!