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Forming Formed: 2012

This page last updated:4/9/2012

New Kurukshetra

Central Eastern Texas, Texas,

United States

(Land is not yet purchased)

We will be purchasing land in Central Eastern Texas. All members must be vegetarian or vegan, and committed to the gradual development of sustainability and simpler lifestyles in practical ways. Intoxication, including alcohol, is not allowed.

Modern conveniences are acceptable in moderation, and as we gradually gain experience in natural lifestyles less "conveniences" become necessary.

The residential portion of the community will consist of individually-owned households on 1 or 1.5 acres each, grouped into villages of 8 households, with a village common area in the center. Each household's land is around the village, like the spokes of a wheel. Land should be productively used, for personal use or for barter within the community. Everyone must grow some percentage of their food.

Stabilized compressed earth block is our first choice in construction method, second is earthbag. Electricity and water are available via rainwater harvesting and solar panels within each household. A well will be dug in each village, for agricultural use. The community lake is for recreational and aesthetic purposes, but the water can be used in time of emergency.

Governance will be by consensus at the village level and the community level. The community will have broader rules, and each village may have more specific rules according to the resident's own choosing, within the parameters of the community rules.

While this is not a requirement, we expect that many of our members will be devotees of Krishna.

Website: http://www.selfsufficientcommunities.net/

Contact:

Stuart
5425 Parry Ave
Dallas, Texas 75223 United States
Phone: 214-335-1832

Links:

SEVA: The principles behind our planned community

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

This page last updated:4/9/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email or phone our primary contact.

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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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Forming right now, 2012)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (One day per week) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 100 acres (40.5 hectares) (This is the minimum we will purchase.) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Community size will be based on the number of interested people at the time of purchase) Number of Residences: 60 (20 to 200 is acceptable, but only 60 % of the land will be residential) Cohousing: No (The cohousing concept alone does nothing to provide the land needed for sustenance. But cohousing is part of our village model, because there is a common area in the center of each village that can be whatever the village residents agree upon.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (We expect to grow at least 80%) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (At the community level, 1-3 times monthly; village households may dine together much more frequently.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Lacto vegetarian or vegan) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (Lacto vegetarian or vegan) Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Kirtan, hopefully!) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eastern (Krishna) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community (Home schooling or private on-site school.)

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I am looking forward to the selection of a property, and the move there. The advantage to living a simple lifestyle based upon agriculture and the cows, is so relieving of material suffering, anxiety and constant agitation from needless sources found throughout the illusory urban lifestyle. Fresh air, stress-free work (at your own pace), fresh produce and good quality association are the primary attributes that await. Our group is still forming, but becoming increasingly focussed on the goal; identifying community objectives; formulating partnership-oriented relationships; consensus-building; etc... If interested, jump in as a founding member now.

Langaganesa dasa

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