Issue 156
Find Issue #156, (Fall 2012) – “Ecovillages” of Communities Magazine here!
My Advice to Others Planning to Start an Ecovillage
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An ecovillage founder offers 10 guidelines for success, including “Start with people.”
Vision and Reality in Ecotopia
Posted on September 7, 2012 byInnovative ecovillagers turn challenges into opportunities.
Living the Questions
Posted on September 7, 2012 byBelfast Cohousing & Ecovillage grapples with obstacles to create a visionary housing project in rural Maine.
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Dandelion Village
Posted on September 7, 2012 byAspiring communitarians rally support and navigate the legal hoops to establish an ecovillage in Bloomington, Indiana.
Coming of Age
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In Ithaca, New York, a pioneering project continues to break new ground in ecological design, education, and community.
Creating eCohousing
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The Yarrow Ecovillage uses the cohousing model to create ecological buildings that meet their occupants’ needs.
Aspiring to the Working Class
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By learning necessary physical skills, these ecovillagers transcend the limitations of their middle-class educations.
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Ecovillage Infrastructure
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Water supply, human waste treatment, zoning regulations, legal structure, homeownership models, and other core technical issues are essential in ecovillage planning.
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An Ecovillage Future
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For the health of our species and the planet, we need ecovillages.