Considerations of EV formation

spiritual

encourage happiness

joy

peace

happiness

seek common good

tolerance

respect

inclusivity

ecological

self sufficient

water

food

energy

housing

entertainment

economy

earth repair

rehabilitate soils

contain growth

minimise impact

long view

plan for 500+ yrs

harmonise with nature

social

welcome diversity

age

wealth

background

skills

respect privacy

community vs solitude

design for community and privacy

transcend conflict

non violent communication

open dialogue

village elders

conflict resolution process

develop social life

shared work

network

common meals

gathering places

rituals

home grown entertainment

participation

chores

building

decision making

ritual

economic

frugal

work less

minimise debt

plug leaks

local

local bank/savings

local economy

barter system

complementary currency

simple

share more, consume less

focus on community facilities

meet local needs first

minimise development

whole system

permaculture

each element performs many functions

each function performed by many elements

biomimicry

harmonise with landscape

poetry of design

work where you live; live where you play

mixed use walkable village

form core group

establish principles

establish group process

agree on vision

form working groups

strategies

social events

marketing

considerations

agile AND collaborative

resources in group

resources needed

flesh out strategy

structure

governance

finance

project management

marketing

wider engagement

council

wider community

potential members

etc

sort out finances

secure land

land criteria list

legal structure

approval to develop (?stages)

complete infrastructure

roads

water

energy

waste recycling

community facilities

enterprise hub viable (stages)

settlement (stages)

handover to community

motivations (why)

push

peak oil

economic meltdown

climate change

etc

pull

lifestyle

reduce footprint

challenge

etc

demographic (who)

age mix

income mix

skills mix

governance

decision making

group

conflict resolution

finance

overall village

household level

strategies

land

scale

location

criteria list

legal

tenure

governance

entry & exit

covenant/bylaws

structure (who)

land owner

community

core team

developer

experts

purse holders