Regenerative Community

What is a community?

Why is a community important?

• Aesthetics

• Recreation

• Food production

• Ecological conservation

• Transportation and linkages

• Education

• Economy and manufacture

Community Model - Local Economy and Sustainability with a focus on providing platforms for sharing local resources and services.

Through regenerative design we seek to integrate man-made systems with the natural environment and provide additional benefits for both. In order to make this a reality, we must first envision a new model for sustainable living...

A New Model

Transportation and movement of natural resources and goods

• Landfill-free communities

• Integrated rainwater collection and stormwater management

• Local economy through food, products and services

• Passive water and energy systems

• Water reuse and reclamation

• Community involvement

• Integrated, ecological, participatory design

• Shared systems and spaces

• Perennial agricultural systems

• Natural building techniques

• Renewable energy systems and microgrid

• Energy efficiency in buildings

An example of integrating water management and fruit/nut orchard with a residential landscape, providing for ecosystem regeneration and human needs.

Important Factors

1. Land use and zoning (Smart Code)

2. Education and local experiential learning opportunities

3. Soil and water management (agricultural and land development methods)

4. Buildings and public infrastructure (natural and man-made)

Community to community planning and interaction