CREATIVITY

**Problem:** There is a lot to be relocalized and all our neighborhoods are unique. The key to success will be the degree of local creativity, as opposed to force fitting foreign designs.

In many cases the old way is not working, even destroying the planet. So "creativity" points toward new and better ways. "Repeat, compete and comply" needs to evolve into "Experiment, collaborate and explore".

As supply chains and global financial institutions fail we will begin to rely on local provision of almost everything.

**Therefore:** The key will be vibrant and continuous local creativity--applied to every problem that we face.

To create means doing something, creating something. It also implies innovation and ingenuity. It also suggest that anyone can participate.