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The Ecovillage Concept
Social
Ecovillages are communities in which people feel supported by and responsible to those around them. They provide a deep sense of belonging to a group. They are small enough that everyone feels empowered, seen and heard. People are then able to participate in making decisions that affect their own lives and that of the community on a transparent basis.
Community means:
Recognizing and relating to others
Sharing common resources and providing mutual aid
Emphasizing holistic and preventive health practices
Providing meaningful work and sustenance to all members
Integrating marginal groups
Promoting lifelong education
Encouraging unity through respect for differences
Fostering cultural expression"Among intentional communities, the more socially motivated ones are reacting to the alienation of the individual due to institutionalization of traditional support functions, the breakdown of the family, and the marginalization of the weaker members of society. They tend to emphasize re-establishing "community" and are closely associated to the co-housing movement. The latter is closer to the mainstream and represents the easiest first step for many."
Different aspects of the ecovillage concept:
Intro, Cultural, Ecological and Social