/Nexus - 0213 - New Times Magazine/pages/0014/image.png)
Page Content (OCR)
NEXUS follow-ups SUPER-COMMUNITY PROJECT A lot of people have long held the dream of living and working in an environment which enriches them by virtue of their just being there. This was evidenced by the response generat- ed from a small mention in the editorial of the previous issue of NEXUS. It should be made clear at the outset, this project is not about ‘fighting the system’, nor is it about ‘escaping cataclysmic doomsdays' - this project, if it succeeds, will be a demonstra- tion of how we can live in the future. It will be self-sustaining, plus employment- generating, and will provide a unique living and working environment for those involved. This community/village would be essential- ly a business project in itself. It would gener- ate and sustain an income which would render it a profitable business venture. Indeed a key element in this project is the establishment of a ‘central business district’ to house and utilise existing and future ventures. People will have the option of either living in a ‘suburban’-type section of the property, or living on their own one-to-two acre blocks. It is envisaged that individuals, businesses and families will purchase their own powered, sewered, plumbed, etc. block from the ‘body corporate’. Apart from being positioned in a suitable location for optimal agricultural and living conditions, it is also necessary to find a loca- tion not too far from a populated area. It is anticipated that this project will provide ongoing employment for both those living on the property, as well as for people in the sur- rounding areas. Such a position would greatly increase income for businesses in the ‘central business district’. An internal barter system compatible with existing schemes like L.E.T.S. will also be employed. Food grown on the property will be pre- pared, stored, and sold. Apart from supplying the bulk of in-house needs, food will be sold to the public via food co-op, café, and internal restaurant. This project also aims to incorporate innova- tive architectural designs, employing ag ric and harmonic shapes into public buildings. Other businesses forming part of the project include: publishing and printing; audio-visual production; retail shop/s; conference facilities; health farm/retreat facilities; scientific research and development; on-site monthly flea mar- kets; construction company; schools; manufac- turing; finance co-operative; sports/relaxation facilities, and more. We are currently in the very early stages of a multi-million dollar project, a project which will only succeed if there is enough interest and support for such a concept. To register your level of interest for such a project, call our office during work hours, on (074) 429 280, or fax (074) 429 381. parks & gardens parks & gardens parks & gardens parks & gardens parks & gardens parks & gardens mini-suburban style homesites 1 or 2 acre block style homesites NEXUS HI-TECH SUPER COMMUNITY PROJECT A: Conference Centre: large central hall, plus conference rooms, with all mod cons. B: Administration Centre: library, retail shops, business offices, communications centre. C: Food Centre: storage & preparation area, cafe/restaurants, food co-op. D: Media Centre: publishing books, magazines, graphic design, printing etc. E: Audio & Video Centre: production and distribution of audio & video cassettes. F: Health Centre: acupuncture, massage, oxygen therapies, etc. + sports gym, sauna, etc. G: New Science Centre: research, fund, develop, use and sell inventions, new technology. Other: Bungalow & Chalets: for hire to guests attending conferences, health retreat courses, or just visiting generally. Open plan Market site: for use as a regular market for arts, crafts, food, 2nd handgoods. Food Growing Areas: for growing bio-dynamic, organic, permacultured and non-hybrid foods. Vol 2, No 13 - 1993 NEXUSe13 THE NEXUS HI-TECH Food growing areas Food growing areas