Ecovillages
Discussion
Ecovillages are small communities of people living together in a village-like setting, as a way to reduce their impact on nature, build up social connections, and provide a nuturing social environment for their children to grow up in.
Library
Cleveland Ecovillage Conceptual Plan. Ecocity Cleveland. Development principles: Good linkages with public transport. Higher density housing. Mixed uses. Traffic calming. Environmental education. Green space. Diversity. Distinct identity.
Ecovillage. Wikipedia. 2004. Ecovillages are ecologically sustainable urban or rural villages of from 50 to 150 people.
Ecovillages: a viable idea constrained by poor rural economies. Russ Grayson. On Line Opinion. 2003. The prospects for rural ecovillage residents gaining paid employment or setting up a small business depend largely on the economic properity of their local region.
Sustainable Living. Earthbeat. ABC. 2004.10.2. Looks at three ecovillage developments: London's BedZed, Melbourne's Westwyck, and Perth's Sommerville Eco-Village.
Swedish Ecovillage. Earthbeat. ABC. 2000.4.22. Ecological living is not just for "deep greens". It's gaining widespread support.
What is an Ecovillage? Global Ecovillage Network. 2004. Ecovillages are urban or rural communities of people, who strive to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact way of life.
Links
Eco-Village Network UK. An information resource for sustainable communities.
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