Summary of 230 People LIVING COMMUNALLY: TOUR of Ithaca EcoVillage — Ep. 051

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The Ithaca EcoVillage is a community of 230 people living communally in Ithaca, New York. The community is based on participatory democracy and dynamic governance, with each neighborhood having its own board of directors, committees, and working groups. There are village-wide meetings once a month, and retired people are especially valued because they have more time on their hands. The village is situated in a rural area, which allows for a close relationship with nature.

  • 00:00:00 The Ithaca EcoVillage is a 176-acre human settlement located in Ithaca, New York, that was founded in 1991 as a radical idea to create a more earth-friendly human habitation. The EcoVillage houses three neighborhoods, each with its own character and designed with the latest green building technologies. The project began when two friends, Liz Walker and Joan Boker, organized a walk to raise awareness about the environment. Today, the EcoVillage houses over 230 households, many of which are cross-generational and inclusive.
  • 00:05:00 The 230 people living in Ithaca's EcoVillage describe their nine-month journey, including how they got started and their goals for the community. The village is based on concepts from community oriented living, co-housing, and ecovillages, and is growing rapidly.
  • 00:10:00 The 230 people living in Ithaca's EcoVillage describe the community's ethos and the challenges of starting an eco-village in an area with stringent zoning laws. The founders of the village raised money through loans and offered interest on investments, an uncommon practice at the time. The community has since expanded to include more than 500 residents.
  • 00:15:00 The 230 people living in Ithaca's EcoVillage describe their experience of creating a community off the grid, with challenges and successes along the way. The group incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit, and purchased the land and built their village using community volunteers.
  • 00:20:00 The video tour of Ithaca's EcoVillage begins at the abandoned farm fields where the first 10 open spaces required by the town of Ithaca were first created. These open spaces now include a well and many other miracles, including the community's dense housing and its close-knit nature.
  • 00:25:00 The community at Ithaca EcoVillage relies on consensus and dynamic governance to make decisions about community issues. The village is situated in a rural area, which allows for a close relationship with nature.
  • 00:30:00 The community at Ithaca EcoVillage is based on participatory democracy and dynamic governance, with each neighborhood having its own board of directors, committees, and working groups. There are village-wide meetings once a month, and retired people are especially valued because they have more time on their hands. Younger families are also drawn to the community, and the farmland is leased to residents rather than owned.
  • 00:35:00 The 230 people living at the Ithaca EcoVillage discuss the co-op model and how it works. Each individual home is autonomous, but shares common amenities, such as gardens and windows. The community was developed in the 1990s, and had to deal with insurance issues related to a yearly polar bear swim.
  • 00:40:00 The Ithaca EcoVillage is a community of 30 to 35 households that was built with the goal of creating a close-knit community where everyone knows each other and there is room for people to not get along.
  • 00:45:00 The 230 people living in the Ithaca EcoVillage tour the different structures that make up the community, including an on-site lawyer and a not-for-profit organization that owns the land. These different structures allow for different levels of decision-making and financial insulation, which helps to prevent disaster from happening within the community.
  • 00:50:00 The 230 people living in the Ithaca EcoVillage share communal spaces and work together to manage their community resources. There are separate committees and budgets for each neighborhood, and each household pays a co-op fee on a monthly basis. This includes taxes for the community infrastructure, electric bill, and other costs. Some of the extra income is put into a capital fund to cover future repairs.
  • 00:55:00 The video discusses 230 people living communally at the Ithaca EcoVillage. The community has seen a number of changes since it began, including the recession in 2008, which forced some people to leave. The farmers at the farm adjoining the EcoVillage have also retired and the community has been able to help them purchase a home. Community members also contribute financially to help others live communally.

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The Ithaca EcoVillage is a close-knit community of 230 people who have committed to living as sustainably as possible. The village is powered by solar energy and uses sustainable practices, with a beautification committee maintaining communal spaces. The community grows and changes over time, with members adapting to new challenges and technologies.

  • 01:00:00 The 230 people living in the Ithaca EcoVillage are a close-knit community who are able to overcome tensions by relying on trust and communication. The community is also able to sustain itself by using passive house building technology, which is more affordable and environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
  • 01:05:00 The 230 people living in the Ithaca EcoVillage describe their efforts to live as ecologically and environmentally sustainable as possible, while also maintaining a sense of community. The community grows and changes over time, with members adapting to new challenges and technologies. The village is powered by solar energy and sustainable practices, with a beautification committee maintaining communal spaces.
  • 01:10:00 The 230 people living at the Ithaca EcoVillage discuss the challenges and successes of living in a communal setting. The video also features a discussion about the 30-year visioning celebration the community is planning.

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