"The current energy crisis in the world, and the high probability of it worsening, has generated a sense of urgency in developing alternatives. Thus there is a great need for low-energy-use agrarian models.
This agrarian development will be closely integrated with Yellow Springs, Ohio, taking its needs into consideration. Having it be part of a small town is based on a belief that Peak Oil will lead to a large migration from cities to rural areas (large meaning 10s of millions of people).
Probably the three most significant aspects of the current American, consumer-oriented, high-energy-use lifestyle are, large homes; large, low-mileage automobiles; and fossil-fuel-based, long-distance food supplies. Agraria addresses these directly. Agraria homes will be clustered with paths replacing roads, leaving over half of the land for gardens, orchards and recreation. The Agraria neighborhood will not be completely "car-free" – that does not appear possible at this time. However, it will not be "car-focused"."
Yellow Springs, also known as the home of Antioch Unversity, and Dave Chappelle.
Agraria's Website
http://www.communitysolution.org/agraria.html
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