Elamala :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008 Established: 2010

This page last updated:8/30/2010

Elamala

New Delhi, Delhi,

India

We are a core group of 9 people forming a sustainable residential community and farm in Wayanad, Kerala.

We have principal property of about 12 acres.

The project has commenced.

We have constructed a road and are building several cottages. We have built and open well and a bore well. We have planted many trees and have completed stopped the use of chemicals on the property that was formerly a an estate growing rubber, coffee, areca, etc. We are now giving the land time to recover to a more natural state.

We have started the basics to enable water harvesting and this will continue through this year. We intend to use some alternative energy generation through solar power.

We have bought considerable employment to the local community through the consruction phase. This will develop and continue as we identify suitable projects that engage the local population.

We hope to educate and help the community develop new ideas in sustainable living.

For the members this is a retirement project but one that keeps us engaged and active. We do not need to act commercially - at least that is not a primary objective but we hope to develop some commercial activity to cover basic costs.

Finally, we hope to establish an example of community living that is probably unique in Wayanad, Kerala. Perhaps one days others will emulate this and are certainly keen to help them in this.

We believe that this is a viable retirement solution that offers an alternative lifestyle to those who wish to pursue it.

Contact:

Nick Klotz c/o Dasgupta
L1/15 Hauz Khas Enclave
New Delhi, Delhi 110019 India
Phone: +91-9810104968, +91-9811176860

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This page last updated:8/30/2010

Visitors Accepted

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Visitor Process: Contact via email.

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.

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.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Comment: We are not based in the USA but in India and are not subject to these laws. However, we have moral and etical obligations to our members and local community and believe that we are acting fairly for all concerned.

Population Members(adults and children): 12 Non-member Residents: 3 Open to new members: Yes (Subject to various criteria)	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: Yes (4 members defer to the remainder at this stage) Leadership Core Group: Yes (All members)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Partial income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Labor Contribution: Expected (60 hours per month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (We are investing in development)
Land and Buildings Rural Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (We are currently a Limited Company) Number of Residences: 9 Cohousing: Yes (Partially)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Rarely 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 Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eastern Educational Style(s): Other

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

4700

Architect:

Raghav Mathur and Associates

Developer:

VN Builders

Commercial Lender:

Nick Klotz

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