A decade ago the idea that we should measure the things that really matter to people and planet was brought to international attention by the Commission on the Measurement of... read more →
This week, Bristol 247, an innovative local media organisation, is launching the latest strand of an ambitious project – Better Bristol – with the aim of igniting a more collaborative... read more →
Today the Green Party has announced it’s first manifesto commitment: to overthrow the idea that GDP growth is the true measure progress. Happy City have been shouting this message from... read more →
To mark the 50 year anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s speech, where he expressed the limitations of GDP in leading us to true prosperity, we asked you to get creative and... read more →
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day of action and commitment and focus – towards promoting acceptance, diversity and empowerment, or redirecting resources or raising awareness. But working towards... read more →
Persuading people to rethink economic priorities is a huge task. It is made harder by the fact that, let’s face it: Very few of us actually understand what economists are... read more →
As a new member of the Happy City team, I'll be spending my sunny summer months in Bristol. My placement with Happy City is part of a PhD which explores... read more →
In this age of 24hr digital media, ‘Fake News’ force-feeds and ever darker political storms, it’s easy to get bogged down. We are constantly swamped by conflicting claims about what... read more →
Tomorrow will see the release of the UK’s latest GDP figures. No doubt the election will only increase the fanfare and column inches attached to this magical number and its corresponding... read more →
When we began our #InvestIn campaign, we were not anticipating a snap election to overtake us! If we were true PR animals this would be a golden opportunity for us:... read more →
Recent Comments