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There are too few homes that are affordable, too many properties in disrepair, and too many residents being priced out or displaced

In times of economic stress, climate challenges, or social fragmentation, communities need more than just safety nets—they need relational networks that allow us to lean on one another, flexibly.

Studies increasingly affirm what many cultures have always known: creativity builds resilience.

Humans act as stewards and catalysts rather than controllers, helping accelerate nature’s own processes of succession, diversity, and resilience.

What began with community volunteers shoveling through debris and broken glass has grown into a coordinated network of 13 food forests, with a shared goal of reaching 30 by 2030—aligned with Boston’s Climate Action Plan.

Research indicates that sustainable development is closely linked to determinants of well-being, including social support and community connections.