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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2008
EcoAldea Velatropa
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
 Velatropa was born in the middle of 2007, created mostly by students of the Buenos Aires University. It is ubicated in an abandoned and beautiful space near to La Plata river.
The space has about four hectareas, we have near fifty young frutal trees, various vegetable gardens, adobe constructions and a lot more.
 
Website: http://aldeavelatropa.blogspot.com/
Contact:
EcoAldea Velatropa
Pabellon 5, Ciudad Universitaria, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, 1428 Argentina

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Links:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX1kn3KSMok/SpA8yDQJFNI/AAAAAAAAADY/zaUu6CREh4g/s320/chicas+tronco.JPG: Girl power moving a tree !
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX1kn3KSMok/SpA9VxobZ0I/AAAAAAAAAD4/POzTmNeVsGg/s1600-h/frutal+manitos.JPG: Giving goods to a frutal tree after being planted.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cX1kn3KSMok/SqBXFZaKSNI/AAAAAAAAAGk/4nJlVQ8ark0/s1600-h/comida.JPG: Preparing for lunch in the dome. 8P
Last Updated:10/11/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We receive a lot a of visitors every day due to the place were we are its of high transit because we are near the university.)
Visitor Process: Just simply come during the day, any day.
Affiliations: Hesbjerg

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):
20
Non-member Residents:
10
(It is highly variable depending on the days, most people come on weekends.)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Its expected that members work based on their capacities and liberty to do so.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(We are in a really lost paradaise in the middle of a huge city.)
Area:
12.4 acres (5.0 hectares)
(Aproximated area.)
Land Owned By:
Other
(The land its owned by the Buenos Aires University.)
Number of Residences:
1
(We have only one big space.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(Our vegetable garden its growing and we expect to eat everything from it.)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
Dietary Practice:
Vegetarian only
(We respect personal preferences. For example: cooking without salt when asked.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Alcohol its very rare, and we do not promote it, but we acceptate it in special occasions)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(We have some spaces designated to the smokers.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(Native southamerican, eastern (hinduist, chinese), mmm..)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Native American
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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