GreenSong :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2009

This page last updated:1/12/2013

GreenSong

Northeast, Texas, Forming,

United States

GreenSong is a sustainable intentional community forming which will consist of independent owners of small acre plots & community shared areas, dedicated to caring for people & the Earth, bound by a common philosophy of:

-sustainable & ecological living practices

-based on permaculture ideals & practices

-utilizing renewable technologies, ecological/natural building & resource management

-ecosystem reclamation/protection coupled with wildlife conservation

-holistic health

We will have some common area & a common building that we share & will help each other in building our own individual homes.

Status: IC Forming

Contact:

GreenSong
P O Box 472111
Garland, Texas 75047 United States

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: North Texas Green Song

This page last updated:1/12/2013

Visitors Accepted

(When we locate property)

Visitor Process: We are forming now. Core group of members are looking for land where we will be building our homes. New members would need to meet with core group in Dallas are to further discuss becoming part of our community.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): (Forming now) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Those who are developing ecovillage.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Community Members Handle their own finances) Labor Contribution: Expected (As determined by consensus for community's goals) Join Fee: Yes (Will be determined)
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Emphasis on growing our own organic food) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (As community decides) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Emphasis on our home grown organic food) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (Diet is up to individual, but primarily grow our own) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Emphasis on meditation/spirituality with respect for each individual's beliefs) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") (Meditation & Spirituality practices determined by each member) Educational Style(s): (Home/Private/Public as parents decide)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Seeking Site

Architect:

We are all the architects of our own homes using greenbuilding techniques & permaculture practices

Developer:

We are all the developers.

Commercial Lender:

We are all financing the purchase of our land & building individual homes in an ecological & sustainable manner.

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