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Hart’s Mill a n Ecovillage in Efland, NC

Hart’s Mill a n Ecovillage in Efland, NC. November 2012. The Vision. Eco-Village Definition.

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Hart’s Mill a n Ecovillage in Efland, NC

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  1. Hart’s Millan Ecovillage in Efland, NC November 2012

  2. The Vision Eco-Village Definition "A human-scale, full-featured settlement in which human activities are harmlessly integrated into the natural world in a way that is supportive of healthy human development, with multiple centers of initiative, and (which) can successfully be continued into the indefinite future.“ - Robert Gilman Land Stewardship

  3. The Vision • Pedestrian-oriented site plan • Clustered homes with a shared common house • Green building • Energy efficiency & renewables • Waste-water recycling and rain water catchment Built Environment

  4. The Vision • Agrarian lifestyle with urban proximity • Bulk of community’s food produced, processed and stored sustainably onsite • Range of housing options and affordability • Separate finances (not shared income) • Multi-generational Lifestyle

  5. The Vision • Pilot innovative sustainable living initiatives • Provide outreach & training programs for the public • Affiliate with educational institutions and projects • Explore local currency and barter systems Context

  6. The Journey • NOV 2008: Formed Triangle Intentional Community Meetup group (TICMG) • JAN 2009: spun off group to create an intentional community in the Triangle area • Met weekly over a period of 2 years to address both physical & social aspects of the envisioned community

  7. The Journey • MAY 2010: formed Carolina Common Well, LLC (CCW) to serve as development agency • Also have the Center for Community Alternatives, (formerly called EcoAccess) a 501(c)3 non-profit organization • AUGUST 2010: Alana Ennis approached CCW with offer to make her inherited 115-acre farm in Efland available as a site for the community

  8. The Journey • SEPTEMBER 2010: Began actively recruiting new members incl. tabling at conferences & festivals • APRIL 2012: CCW co-sponsored with the Fellowship for Intentional Community ‘The Future of Community - Intentional, Cooperative, Sustainable!’ event in Durham • MAY 2012: Permaculture site survey completed as basis for site planning

  9. The Journey • JULY 2012: Approached School of Living regarding joining their community land trust • SEPTEMBER 2012: First meeting with Orange County Planning Department and first community workday on land

  10. The Land Location

  11. The Land Aerial View

  12. The Land Landscape

  13. The Land • Excellent soils for agriculture and septic • Large area of gentle south-facing slopes • Bounded on two sides by perennial streams • Pond (approx. 4 acres) • Ample ground water for well • Zoned R-1 Characteristics

  14. Planning Sketch Plan

  15. Planning • Conducted permaculture site analysis • Researching planning & zoning regulations; meeting with Orange County planners • Exploring sustainable site development materials, techniques and approaches • Developing estimated infrastructure costs Site Planning

  16. Planning • Seeking optimum model for purchase, ownership and development that will ensure perpetual adherence to sustainable principles & affordability • Working with local attorney with expertise in farmland preservation and conservation easements • Need to ensure that housing discrimination laws are not violated by membership vetting process Legal/Financial

  17. Planning • Submit conceptual site plan to County for review • Make revisions and submit final plan for approval • Build basic site infrastructure – roads, utilities • Close on sale or lease of individual building sites • Build common house and area walkways, lighting, foodscaping, etc. Site Development Process

  18. Community • Founders envisioned more engagement than merely sharing a common house and garden • Separate finances and home ownership (equity) • Residents of the community will be vetted through a staged membership process with increasing bilateral commitment and responsibility Membership

  19. Community • Exploratory: getting to know one other & exploring the alignment of our visions • Associate: participating in our community formation work with a minimum of commitment • Engaged: certain you want to join our community and feel ready to fully commit yourself to the work • Full: enjoy all rights, privileges & responsibilities Membership Levels

  20. Community • Exploratory: open-ended until transitioning to Associate (self-declaring) • Associate: minimum 3 months until transitioning to Engaged • Engaged: 6 to 12 months until transitioning to Full • Full: perpetual until exit Membership Timelines

  21. Visit our website for information on membership: http://hartsmill.net

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