Caring for People and the Environment: An Introduction to the Ithaca Local Economy Lab

What happens when a community decides to build an economy that actually cares about people and the environment? In this introductory episode, Dia explores the fundamental questions driving the Ithaca Local Economy Lab.

From radical economic experiments like local currencies to cooperative ownership models, Ithaca has long been a testing ground for alternatives to business as usual. This podcast examines what’s working, what’s not, and what we can learn from a community that refuses to accept the status quo.

Join us on the first and third Thursdays as we sit down with the people building a more resilient, equitable local economy — one conversation at a time.

In This Episode

• Why Ithaca is a natural laboratory for economic alternatives
• The role of relationship-building and trust in reshaping economies
• What to expect from the podcast going forward