Kategorier: Alle - environment - infrastructure - community - strategy

af Russell Austerberry 17 år siden

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Considerations of EcoVillage formation

The planning of an eco-village involves a comprehensive approach encompassing various critical aspects. Initially, it's essential to establish a cohesive vision that aligns with the motivations of potential community members, such as lifestyle improvements, environmental concerns, and economic challenges.

Considerations of EcoVillage formation

Considerations of EV formation

vision (who & what)

legal
structure (who)

purse holders

experts

developer

core team

community

land owner

covenant/bylaws
entry & exit
tenure
land
criteria list
location
scale
household level
overall village
conflict resolution
group
demographic (who)
skills mix
income mix
age mix
motivations (why)
pull

challenge

reduce footprint

lifestyle

push

climate change

economic meltdown

peak oil

plan (how & when)

handover to community
settlement (stages)
enterprise hub viable (stages)
complete infrastructure
community facilities
waste recycling
roads
approval to develop (?stages)
secure land
legal structure
land criteria list
sort out finances
flesh out strategy
etc
wider engagement

potential members

wider community

council

project management
finance
governance
structure
form working groups
considerations

resources needed

resources in group

agile AND collaborative

marketing
social events
strategies
agree on vision
establish group process
establish principles
form core group

principles (guide)

whole system
poetry of design

mixed use walkable village

work where you live; live where you play

permaculture

harmonise with landscape

biomimicry

each function performed by many elements

each element performs many functions

economic
simple

minimise development

meet local needs first

focus on community facilities

share more, consume less

local

complementary currency

barter system

local economy

local bank/savings

frugal

plug leaks

minimise debt

work less

social
participation

ritual

decision making

building

chores

develop social life

home grown entertainment

rituals

gathering places

common meals

network

shared work

transcend conflict

conflict resolution process

village elders

open dialogue

non violent communication

respect privacy

design for community and privacy

community vs solitude

welcome diversity

skills

background

wealth

age

ecological
long view

harmonise with nature

plan for 500+ yrs

earth repair

minimise impact

contain growth

rehabilitate soils

self sufficient

economy

entertainment

housing

energy

food

water

spiritual
seek common good

inclusivity

respect

tolerance

encourage happiness

happiness

peace

joy