Chapter 3 :: A Portrait of Nine Ecovillage Communities

     Portraits illustrate the story of each project. Through the stories, the reader gains an appreciation of the unique nature of the creation, design and lifestyle in each ecovillage. A chart at the end of each portrait presents the technical features of the project. Figure 1 indicates the geographical location of each project. The portraits also introduce some ecovillage residents, many of whom have seen their dreams become reality. These stories convey the transformation of the ecovillage from a theoretical construct into a way of life that enriches the daily living of hundreds of people.

1 Tuggelite: est. 1984, 16 households
2 Solbyn: est. 1987, 50 households
3 Åkesta: est. 1990, 28 households
4 Ruskola: est. 1990, 9 households
5 Bålarna: est. 1991, 5 households
6 Myrstacken: est. 1992, 37 households
7 Smeden: est. 1993, 24 households
8 Mjölnartorpet: est. 1995, 18 households
9 Understenshöjden: est. 1995, 44 households

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