About Us

Livability Project is an emerging non-profit organization sponsored by the Pacifica Environmental Family. Our focus is to help individuals, communities and organizations evolve from an era of cheap natural resources to one of renewable energy and sustainable life practices. We do this by raising awareness through documentary film screenings and speaker events; developing vision by designing neighborhood Livability roadmaps; and moving from vision to action by implementing projects such as Biodiesel co-ops, energy conservation retrofits, edible community gardens, permaculture workshops and more!

Vision

By 2010, sustainability practices* will be mainstream in all major U.S. cities.

Mission We instigate positive environmental, economic and community change by raising awareness, creating neighborhood sustainability roadmaps and by modeling local projects after we have successfully implemented them ourselves.

Core Values

1. Respect.
2. Integrity.
3. Compassion.
4. Humor.
5. Creativity.
6. Interconnection.

Guiding Principles

1. We respect the interconnectedness of all natural and man-made systems.
2. Our intention is to empower individuals and communities by offering responsible living alternatives - small or large.
3. We ground our vision and goals by considering practical implications and implementing local projects.
4. We raise awareness and encourage the use of renewable resources.
5. We put our relationships with people first.
6. We behave with an attitude of service.
7. We follow-through on our commitments with each other and our communities.

We follow permaculture ethics in what we do:

~ Care for the earth ~ Care for people ~ Re-invest surplus ~