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What is the SomerVille Ecovillage?
The SomerVille EcovillageTM
project was inspired by the desire to create a world class ecovillage in
Perth, Western Australia. Our vision is to live in "A vibrant
village where community flourishes, in which every
person is supported and contributes in balance with a
sustainable ecological ethic."
The SomerVille EcovillageTM is a remarkable project, which
has been in process for nearly seven years. Our ambition is to create
one of the world's leading examples of what an ecovillage could
be. Robert Gillman
(2000), an expert in sustainability and
positive cultural change defines an ecovillage as:
a human
scale, full-featured settlement in which human activities
are harmlessly integrated into the natural world in a way
that is supportive of healthy human development and can be
successfully continued into the indefinite future.
To date the opportunity to live in such a
settlement has not been available within the Perth region. Now, with the
development of the SomerVille EcovillageTM located in Chidlow
(only 45 minutes drive from the centre of Perth) this is a realistic
option for many people.
Permaculture principles are at the heart
of this development, which acknowledges the close relationship needed
between naturally occurring and manmade systems. Sustainability of
environmental, social and economic systems is crucial for a true
ecovillage to evolve and thrive.
This website will provide information
about what stage the ecovillage is at, how you can get involved and
where you can go to find out more. |
