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.
We have four types of meetings: Introductory Meetings, Social Meetings, Speaker Meetings, and Focus Meetings.
Introductory
Meetings: Introductory meetings include general information about
cohousing and urban ecovillages, normally followed by a social time, often with
food, and sometimes followed by a speaker of interest to the group. Staying for
social time or a speaker is always optional, of course.
Who comes? Anyone interested
in urban villages or cohousing in Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Time: Many meetings start in late afternoon, between 4 and 5 pm, and are finished in time for people to go about their Saturday night fun. A few are held during the week. Newcomers are always welcome.
Introductory meetings cover:
1. The basics of urban cohousing.
2. Urban energy-efficient villages
3. Saving money on construction and energy
4. The ins and outs of forming community, including privacy and friendship.
5. What's happening with cohousing and urban villages in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
A question and answer period is included.
Where are meetings?
Meetings
are held at various DFW locations and are by invitation to people who have
filled out our (very short) survey here. Filling out
the survey in advance lets us know what people are looking for in cohousing and
puts you on our e-mailing list for these and future meetings.
Please share your ideas by filling out
a quick form here.
Social Meetings:
Social meetings are just that: gatherings from potlucks to picnics to festivals
where you can enjoy yourself, meet potential future neighbors, and make new
friends. They are normally held on the week-end and locations vary.
Speaker Meetings: From time-to-time, we will have meetings with authorities who speak on a topic of interest to ecovillagers.
Focus or Business Meetings: As ecovillage locations are set up, focus or business meetings are for future residents to start making decisions about their own community. Newcomers are welcome at these meetings, too, but cannot vote.
Please share your ideas by filling out
a quick form here.
Thank you for your help.
Questions? Please come to our next introductory meeting. In the meantime, call metro 972 251-1532 for answers.