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Formed: 1970 Established: 1970
Arcosanti
Cordes Lakes, Arizona,
United States
Ceramics Apse
 Arcosanti is an experimental architectural project of the Cosanti Foundation, a nonprofit educational foundation. As a construction site our goal is to build a prototype structure called an "Arcology." Arcology (architecture + ecology) is a concept developed by founder and chief architect Paolo Soleri. When complete Arcosanti will rise 25 stories on approximately 30 acres of land in a complex, three-dimensional, energy-efficient, pedestrian configuration of integrated living/working/social spaces for about 5,000 people of all ages.
As it is now we serve as an educational center, offering workshops in which over 6,000 students and people of all interests have come to participate. All of our residents, volunteers, and interns come in through our five-week workshops. After completing the workshop, you have the option to become a resident or volunteer. We offer many areas of interest, including construction, planning, bronze foundry, woodworking, landscaping, and agriculture. We offer a gallery, bakery and cafe open to the public as well as guided tours from our gallery seven days a week from 10am - 4pm. We do welcome visitors and have overnight accommodations available. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day. Call for details. 928-632-6217
 
Contact:
HC 74 Box 4136
Mayer, Arizona 86333-9501 United States
Phone: 928-632-6217 Gallery, 928 632-6222 Public Relations
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Former/Other Names: Cosanti Foundation
Last Updated:1/30/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (www.arcosanti.org for info)
Visitor Process: Anyone can visit for one or several days staying in our lean accomodations at a great price. We offer delecious food, tours, an immense local ecology, and hiking.
Affiliations: Auroville

Network Affiliations:
GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
Population
Adult Members:
40
Child Members:
5
Non-member Residents:
10
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
(Under 18 must have adult present.)
Gender Balance:
55% M 45% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
Young Adults
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Paolo Soleri/Mary Hoadley)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Arcosanti Leadership Team, Board of Trustees)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(We all work for the Cosanti Foundation, or volunteer 40 hours a week. We all pay $120.00 a month to live on and use site.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(40 hrs/wk paid or volunteer)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Everyone has taken workshop - current cost $1350 for education, food, & housing for 5 weeks.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Co-use fee for use of site (rent & utilities) is at $40/week in 2008.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(we are building a city in the desert)
Area:
2000 acres (809.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
(Cosanti Foundation)
Number of Residences:
12
(Many apartments are available for residents to choose from)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(We offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine daily)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Everyone differs)
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(Everyone differs)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(We welcome all groups)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 
Ceramics Apse
Crafts III Building
Local Ecology
Foundry Apse
Community Pool
Sky Suite, for visitors only
Guest Room
Vaults
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