Choosing the right property isn’t about market trends — it’s about securing a site that can actually sustain you in an uncertain future. This RetroSuburbia chapter by David Holmgren provides a framework for evaluating properties on solar access, water, soil, neighbourhood, and proximity to services.

Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient living — fertile earth means abundant food, thriving plants, and lasting community health. This RetroSuburbia chapter by David Holmgren covers composting, mulching, green manures, soil testing, and managing contaminated ground, drawing on case studies.

A manual for retrofitting suburban life toward greater resilience and sustainability. Organised across three fields — Built, Biological, and Behavioural. The most comprehensive resource available for households wanting to downshift and adapt to an uncertain future.