History
The origin of cities, the spiritual and practical connection with the sun, the earth, food, compared to our relationship with it as modern urban dwellers.
Look at Roman aedicules, frescos depicting architectural fantasies, showing hunts, sacrifice (before feasting), and plates of food, and compare this with urban dwelling anti-hunt campaigners, horrified by the murder of animals, (but many of whom wear leather shoes). They illustrate the disconnection of many urbanites from nature and the natural cycle of life, unfamiliar with the process of food production.
Historical examples showing practical solutions.
An argument for the relevance of urban agriculture
Urban agriculture is an old idea that has become current both as a strategy for adapting to the challenges of climate change and oil depletion, (by making food production more sustainable), and because of the recognized benefits to health (both mental and physical), and of engaging and building communities to improve green spaces and the environment in general.
An understanding of the policies in place, and analysis of what effect these have
An analysis of what is happening around London, how it came about, what is working.
Community coming together, beyond apples rotting on the tree, localization
Giving responsibility back to the people? The big society? Localization?
What makes a good city?
Good people, ergo good communities. Attachment theory?
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