Yes, I can imagine this becoming a very large component of every village, every city, every neighborhood. In the largest cities, every building could have its own system of exchange, whether with a local currency, or computer credits, direct barter, or a combination of these. People know one another, help one another, learn from one another. They see their place in the natural environment because they rely on local resources to fulfill their needs. These people turn for help to their neighbors, to local farmers, tailors, professionals, and general laborers.
Life is based on quality rather than quantity, and on shared pride rather than arrogance.
Well, this impossibly idealized form of community is becoming a reality, thanks to Paul Glover, founder of a local currency system based in Ithaca, New York. Glover's system is catching on, and several towns such as Madison, Wisconsin, are enjoying the fruits of local currency. Then they buy and sell their services using a locally printed money. Businesses can advertise their services, too, using traditional advertising space. So far, it has grown to include more than 400 people and over 35 businesses in just three months of operation.