Coming of Age
In Ithaca, New York, a pioneering project continues to break new ground in ecological design, education, and community.
In Ithaca, New York, a pioneering project continues to break new ground in ecological design, education, and community.
The Yarrow Ecovillage uses the cohousing model to create ecological buildings that meet their occupants’ needs.
Water supply, human waste treatment, zoning regulations, legal structure, homeownership models, and other core technical issues are essential in ecovillage planning.
By learning necessary physical skills, these ecovillagers transcend the limitations of their middle-class educations.
For the health of our species and the planet, we need ecovillages.
What happens if, despite all outer appearances, one finds one’s worldview radically different from the mainstream?