Archive - September 2016
Axiom News Archive
Change to traditional town hall format a step in a new direction
A climate change town hall held in Vancouver this summer modelled a step in a new direction for the place various levels of government might hold in relation to their communities.
The July 12 event swapped the typical town-hall style of mostly lecture-like presentations for an approach centred largely on enabling meaningful conversations between citizens.
Addressing four issues on climate change, the town hall was charged and serious. Some came ready to protest.