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Forming Formed: 2010 Established: 2010
This page last updated:2/10/2013
Ecotopia/Ithaca
Vathi/Ithaca,
Greece
 Ecotopia on the ionian island of ithaca greece is a co-housing project. On 37500 sqm land there will be nine owners. Each owner has 4125 sqm. The owners will follow general rules about energy- water- environment- and sustainabilitymanagement.
Energy = photovoltaic, water = rain, environment = keep the landscape as it is, sustainability = solid finances and good neighbouhood.
The buildingmaterials will be mainly stone and wood.
One share of 4125 sqm is available for 60000 Euros. This price is all inclusive. (Taxes etc.)
The land is bought, the first steps are done (road/paths, watertanks etc. Three shares are still available.
The next meeting of the owners will be from 22. till 29. April 2011 on Ithaca.
 
Website: http://www.ecotopia.jimdo.com
Links:
ithacagreece.com: all about ithaca
ecotopia.jimdo.com: all about ecotopia on ithaca
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This page last updated:2/10/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us by www.ecotopia.jimdo.com Because ecotopia is forming we live in sarakiniko nearby. There we have all possibilitys of accomodation.
Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

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):
3
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
Identified Leader:
No
(every owner has one vote)
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
(You join by buying 4125 mē = 11 % of the whole land)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
(Vathi is 5 km by asphalt road)
Area:
9.1 acres (3.7 hectares)
(every member has its own plot of 4125 mē)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
9
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
(Four new owners found in 2010)
Number of Units:
nine
Square Feet in Common House:
200
Architect:
the owners
Developer:
Rolf Brunner/the other owners
Commercial Lender:
Rolf Brunner/the other ownern no lenders
 
 


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