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Ecocom

Ecocom is dedicated to the promotion and implementation of ecovillage design 
principles, exclusively for the Perth region. one of Ecocom's key objectives 
is to support the development of an Ecovillage in the Perth Hills - as an 
Ecocom member you can be actively involved in the community building process 
and activities which will take place leading up to the establishment of the 
ecovillage. Ecocom will be responsible for sharing knowledge and skills such 
that the intending residents of the ecovillage can be well prepared and 
equipped to make decisions on how they would like all the community aspects 
of the ecovillage to unfold.

Vision 

Develop an ecovillage in the Perth hills where true community can flourish as 
every person's needs are supported, in balance with a sustainable, ecological 
ethic. 

Our Mission is - 

„h To obtain affordable, viable land 
„h To design a true community infrastructure 
„h To embrace environmental responsibility 
„h To help all individuals flourish 
„h To create a nurturing space for children 
„h To design with consideration for the senior members of our community 
„h The provision of ample meeting spaces 
„h The acceptance of each others beliefs and individuality 
„h To secure strong local links 
„h Maintain flexibility with a global attitude 
„h To assist those who wish to merge paid employment with lifestyle 
„h Sustainability - Always design with a view to the long term 
„h To have fun and live long productive lives 

Parameters for the ecovillage 

„h Located in the hills area of Perth Western Australia 
„h Minimum total land area for the development of 100 acres 
„h Minimum number of lots: 30 
„h Maximum number of lots: 80 
„h Structure to be based on a rural Strata Title arrangement 
„h At least 70 % of the property to be kept as common property 
„h The scope for all owners to operate a business from home 
„h Diverse land use - residential, commercial, rural 
„h Require serviced lots - power - water - phone. 

Next meeting - First Official Meeting for Ecocom Solutions Inc.
We will be having the first official meeting for Ecocom Solutions on Saturday 
the 20th April 2002 at Darlington Hall at 2pm. 

Ecocom Solutions is now incorporated and we have been putting much thought 
into it's role in the development of the ecovillage project here in Perth. We 
will be presenting some of these ideas and thoughts for discussion. 

It is seen that the primary role of Ecocom Solutions is to support the 
development of the ecovillage and focus on the community building aspect of 
the project. It is envisaged this will allow the development of both the 
physical and social parts of the project to develop and unfold in parallel.

The purpose of the meeting:

¡P Provide an update on the project.
¡P Meet the new Ecovillage Project Team
¡P Opportunity for you to join Ecocom Solutions - if you have not already 
done so.
¡P Elect the committee for Ecocom Solutions. 
¡P Provide information as to the focus of Ecocom Solutions - current proposed 
projects include: 
a.  Acorn Cottage - Educational alternative for home schoolers
b.  Organic Food Cooperative - An overview of what is planned
c.  The Ecovillage Development - Project Team Overview

¡P Provide information Packs to Ecocom Members in line with membership.

This will be a unique opportunity for you to become actively involved in the 
community that has been behind the evolution of the Perth Ecovillage Project.

Please note: In order to nominate for a committee position and vote in the 
election of the committee you must be a financial member of Ecocom Solutions.

For more information regarding this project, check out the website at 
http://www.quolkids.com/ecohome.htm 

(Please note: This info has been passed onto the email list for community 
interest. I am not directly involved in the management of this project. 
Rather as an interested participant.) 

Cheers,

Jemes