Why do we have a survey?

The survey is a research tool that is compiled, then guides us in: 
1. Planning meeting locations.
2. Seeking land for future ecovillages.
3. Knowing what people seek in their own personal lives and ideal communities.

It also adds you to our mailing list for invitations to our meetings and new information regarding ecovillage/cohousing in the DFW area.

Please fill out the survey here. It is quickly done. Thank you.

Directory for Ecovillages, Cohousing

Ecovillage/Cohousing Meetings in DFW  
News About Meetings

Ecovillages in Dallas-Fort Worth

• What Is an Ecovillage?
• Locate an Ecovillage in Dallas-Fort Worth
• The Ecovillage Network
• Developer-Driven Ecovillages

DFW Locations
Adjacent DFW Airport  
Duncanville  
White Rock Lake, Dallas
Eagle Mt Lake, Azle

Future DFW Locations
Fort Worth East 
Fort Worth West
Dallas Oak Cliff
Dallas North  
Ellis County  


Cohousing in Dallas-Fort Worth

• What Is Cohousing?
• Benefits of Cohousing
• Universal Concepts in Cohousing
• Features of Cohousing 
• Designed by Residents

What is Ecohousing?

Green Building and Energy-Efficiency in DFW 

Community in Dallas-Fort Worth

• What Is Community?
• Why Does DFW Need Sustainability and Community?
• The Movement Back to Community

The Benefits of Cohousing/Ecovillage Combined

The Diminished Role of the Automobile in Ecovillages

Safety of Children in an Ecovillage or Cohousing

Common Areas of Cohousing & Ecovillages:

• The Common House
• Attributes/Features of Common House
• Other Common Areas
• Community Gardens
• Outdoor Common Areas

Developer 

• Role of Developer 
• Why Hire a Developer?
• Choosing a Developer 
• Define Developer Driven 
• Do Developers Help or Hinder Community-Building? 

What Affects Affordability?

• General Affordability
• Alternative & New Building Materials
• Land Costs
• What Is Enough?

Senior Cohousing/Ecovillages

• Unique Features 
• Benefits Unique to Seniors 
• Active Lifestyles 
• Retirement Housing

Lack of Loneliness

Confusion Between Cohousing and Ecovillages

Conceptual Site-Plan for Cohousing

Combat Rising Utility Bills in DFW

The First Cohousing and Ecovillage in DFW

Mortgages for Energy-Efficient Homes

Origins Cohousing, Ecohousing, How Did It Start?

          Cohousing Is Fun!

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For mankind's history, people have lived with supportive social structures in communities close to nature. Many of these communities exist today.

In addition,  ecovillages are now being created intentionally with people once again living in earth-friendly communities that  ensure the well-being of all life-forms into the indefinite future.

The ecovillage network also started in Denmark in 1993  at the country manor of Meilgaard. 

The different ecovillages of Denmark have been visiting and learning from each other. They have published a Danish ecovillage magazine LOSNET with the assistance of public funding as well as funding from Gaia Trust.

One of the founders, Hildur Jackson wrote in 2004, "What stands out after 10 years? To me it is the idea of developing a new culture, an ecovillage culture made up of free people."

In 1998, ecovillages were first officially named among the United Nations' top 100 listing of Best Practices, as excellent models of sustainable living. They are part of a growing global movement for a saner, more sustainable human lifestyle.

Does this interest you? 

Please give us your ideas by filling out a quick form here. 

Thanks for your help.

Questions? Please come to our next introductory meeting. In the meantime, call metro 972 251-1532 for answers. 

Green Building and Energy-Efficiency in DFW