Activities for Principle#7

Level of complexity: Medium

Estimated time: 2—3 hours

• Create a visual power map of participants' communities by asking participants to map who holds decision-making power.
• Place them on a grid to indicate their ability to influence (Most Influential to Least Influential) and their level of support (Strongly Oppose to Strong Support).
• Check out this resource from Safe Routes PARTNERSHIP (external link) on how to do a power mapping.
• Reflect on who is often left out. 
• In small groups, identify one local issue and brainstorm actions that could democratize decision-making and empower those that are usually left out.
• Share and compare maps and reflections in plenary.
• Debriefing questions
• How did the process of creating the map affect your understanding of your community?
• What ideas did your group come up with to democratize decision-making?
• How might you use this power mapping tool beyond this session?
• What role could you or your group play in shifting power dynamics?

Level of complexity: Low / Medium

Estimated time: 2—3 hours

• In groups, design a future society with those who have been systemically and historically excluded at the center.
• Imagine a degrowth future that centers equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Create a visual map, model, or performance representing that world.
• Present and discuss
• Reflecting on previous visions of degrowth futures, did your vision include anything new or different?
• What principles are at the core?