Statement of Intent

The age of oil began in Pennsylvania. We would like to see it end here in a civilized, peaceful, and orderly fashion. We want to take on several preliminary tasks. First, to produce a Philadelphia Energy Descent Action Plan, along the lines of the Kinsale EDAP. Second, we would like to develop a presentation to share this plan around the city, in person, online, and via printed material. Third, we would like to form strategic alliances with organizations and agencies capable of implementing parts of our plan, such as the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the City's Department of Public Property and Fairmount Park Commission, and local colleges and universities. Finally, in the longer term, we would like to establish a center for community supported manufacture and agriculture, and to set up pilot projects (such as permaculture stations) around the City. In addition, we would like to introduce a peak oil resolution and participatory budgeting to our City Council, and we believe other groups around the City would join us in this effort.