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 information regarding ecovillage/cohousing in the DFW area and invitations to our meetings.
Please fill out the survey here. It is quickly done. Thank you.
Directory for Ecovillages, Cohousing
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Ecovillage/Cohousing
Meetings in DFW
- What Is an Ecovillage?
- Locate an Ecovillage in Dallas-Fort Worth
- The Ecovillage Network
- Developer-Driven Ecovillages
- What Is Cohousing?
- Benefits of Cohousing
- Universal Concepts in Cohousing
- Features of Cohousing
- Designed by Residents
- The Common House
- Attributes/Features of Common House
- Other Common Areas
- Community Gardens
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Role of Developer
- Why Hire a Developer?
- Choosing a Developer
- Define Developer Driven
- Do Developers Help or Hinder Community-Building?
News About Meetings
Ecovillages in Dallas-Fort Worth
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
Green Building and Energy-Efficiency in DFW
Community in Dallas-Fort Worth
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:
Developer
What Affects Affordability?
Senior Cohousing/Ecovillages
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?
One of the most influential items in the cost of cohousing and ecovillages is the land.
1. Generally, the closer the land is to the center of the metroplex, the more expensive it is, assuming it is not an area of extreme poverty, dilapidation or crime, of course.
2. Land that is closer to public transportation is sometimes higher. There is a payoff here--many people do not want to hear a train or bus go by at night.
3. Land that is north of DFW is usually higher than land that is south of DFW or east of Dallas or west of Fort Worth.
4. Land that has flood or other issues is generally less.
5. Land in Northeast Tarrant County is not quite as high as expected for the benefits of the transportation, highway system, and low-crime.
6. Suburbs spread out in ever-widening circles. The suburban areas near the center of the metroplex generally start decaying when most of the available land is built up.
7. It is usually less to buy vacant land than it is to buy an existing home or commercial building and demolish it.
8. Land on the peripherals of the metroplex will cost less but will not have public transportation available yet. A solution to that will be to buy a community van or car pooling to the nearest public transportation.
9. All other things being equal, it is generally cheaper to buy a large tract of land than a small one.
Seeking land will be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating aspects of cohousing and urban ecovillages.
It will probably become a source of disagreement in most cohousing communities or ecovillages that are not developer driven.
Once the land located, there are different costs to consider and pay:
1. Financing costs to hold land during development and construction will be sizeable.
2. Moving or adding dirt and other land preparations for construction add to the cost. Flat, treeless land is cheaper to prepare, of course.
3. Soil conditions affect cost.
4. Availability of utilities affect cost.
Again, that is why developer-driven cohousing and ecovillages have a better chance of making it all the way to move-in day.
Questions? Please come to our next introductory meeting. In the meantime, call metro 972 251-1532 for answers.