Resources

Explore, Learn, and Share

Explore, Learn & Share

Welcome to Imagine Lethbridge’s resource hub.
Here you’ll find key documents, community updates, presentations, and tools to help you learn more about Doughnut Economics and how it’s shaping our work in Lethbridge.

Core Concepts of Doughnut Economics

About Doughnut Economics

A clear and inspiring overview of the Doughnut model, its origins, and how it redefines economic success for the 21st century.

Principles and Guidelines for Doughnut Economics​

A must-read for understanding how to apply the Doughnut model locally and globally.

Introductory Lectures on Doughnut Economics

A free video series covering the fundamentals of Doughnut Economics, including applications in cities and communities

The Wellbeing Economy and Other Frameworks

Learn about different ways we discuss the wellbeing economy.

Community Reports

Community Leaders Forums Summary Report (2024)

A summary of Lethbridge’s early visioning process, highlighting key priorities, challenges, and next steps for bringing Doughnut Economics to life at the local level.

Coming Soon: Community Leaders Forum Summary Report 2025

Our City Portrait

Imagine Lethbridge has commenced the development of our Community Portrait

To lead this effort, an Imagine Lethbridge Task Group has been formed. This group will connect with residents, businesses, agencies, public sectors, environmentalists, and other stakeholders to design and oversee the development of the portrait. Through shared ideas, experiences, and dreams—combined with facts, data, and personal stories—we will create a comprehensive picture of what makes Lethbridge special and how we can grow sustainably.

Why a Community Portrait?

A well-crafted community portrait serves as a powerful tool for neighborhoods, cities, and regions worldwide. It identifies key issues, fosters collaboration among diverse groups, and provides a roadmap for long-term planning. For Lethbridge, this evolving portrait will reflect the contributions of everyone involved and guide decisions that ensure our community remains a vibrant place for all to live and age well.
The Task Group currently includes members from the Steering Committee and broader community. However, as more people contribute their voices and ideas, the portrait will continue to grow and change—just as our city does.

Community Portrait of Place

A step-by-step guide to creating a holistic Doughnut Portrait of your community, combining social and ecological insights. ​

Downscaling the Doughnut: Data Portraits in Action

A helpful guide on how to take global Doughnut data and apply it at the local or city level. Includes real-world examples of how communities are using data to create meaningful change.

A visual presentation introducing the Community Portrait approach. Great for sharing the concept with partners, teams, or in workshops.
 

Pathways for local and regional governments to engage with Doughnut Economics as a tool for transformative action

Tools for Local Action

Donut Factsheets on Tackling Municipal Challenges

Practical factsheets addressing local issues like food systems, housing, and economic development through a Doughnut lens. ​

Developing City Strategies with Doughnut Economics

A visual Miro board offering ideas and inspirations for integrating the Doughnut into city or sectoral strategies. ​

Cities & Regions: Let’s Get Started

A guide for local governments to engage with Doughnut Economics, including 12 case studies, available in four languages. ​

Five Actions You Can Take to Change the World

Royce has identified five concrete actions you can do—on your own, or with others—to change your world.

Education and Teaching Resources

A Teacher’s Guide to Doughnut Economics

Lesson plans, activities, and teaching tools for introducing Doughnut Economics in classrooms and workshops. ​

Hello Doughnut!

A set of ready-to-use tools designed to introduce the Doughnut concept to new audiences. ​

Have a resource to share?

If you have a document, video, or article you think should be added here, please contact us at imaginelethbridge@gmail.com