Results
to Date - Key Findings
We
are grateful for the time spent by respondents on answering the
questionnaire and in turn we have taken a lot of care collating and
analysing the results into a format that can be incorporated into our
overall strategic plan. Some key findings are listed below, with brief
indications of the implications for the final development. We are in the
process of completing a larger and highly detailed document that will be
available by the end of July. In this we will cover every aspect of
people’s responses and will be of immense use to any other group wishing
to plan, design and build an ecovillage anywhere in the world. If this
information had been available to us the whole process would have been
made that much easier and quicker.
Please
indicate whether you would be interested in obtaining a copy of this
document by clicking here!
Some
Key Raw Statistics to Set the Scene
Responses
came from:
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USA
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10.95%
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Australia
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81.75%
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NZ
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3.65%
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Ireland
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1.46%
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Canada
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0.73%
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Unknown
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1.46%
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Within
Australia the spread across the states was:
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W.A
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48.91%
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VIC
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5.11%
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ACT
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1.46%
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NSW
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18.25%
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QLD
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2.92%
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SA
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0.73%
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Tasmania
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0.73%
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Other
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21.90%
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It
was encouraging to see that every age range was represented in the
responses received. This aspect of diversity is key to a sustainable
project:
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18-25
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13.14%
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26-30
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16.06%
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31-35
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17.52%
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36-40
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13.14%
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41-45
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18.98%
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46-50
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8.76%
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51-55
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5.11%
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56-60
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0.00%
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61-65
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4.38%
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71-80
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0.73%
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Under
18
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2.19%
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People’s
status with regards to children once again supported the idea of diversity
as can be seen below:
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No
children
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45
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With
Children
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55
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Key
Trends Noted
·
95% of people who completed the questionnaire had at least a basic
knowledge of the ecovillage concept. Over 45% stated that they had an
excellent knowledge of ecovillages.
·
56% of people wanted a block under 1 acre.
·
From the people who indicated a possibility in purchasing a lot within
this ecovillage project, the average preferred price for a lot was
approximately AU$60,000.
·
55% of people who indicated a possibility of living within this
ecovillage either planned to work from home or will have a home based
business.
·
91% of people indicated that they would like to live within one hour of
the CDB.
·
28% of all respondents indicated a possibility of purchasing a block in
this ecovillage project.
Summary
of what people had to say
The
top three criteria people will use to decide whether to live in an
ecovillage were:
The
top four comments in regard to what else is required within an ecovillage
:
-
Well
defined decision making process
-
Conflict
resolution processes and systems
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Balance
of privacy and community
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Well
defined by-laws/codes and management plan
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Thoughts
on what people have seen so far:
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A
step in the right direction
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Great
approach
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Good
dreaming
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The
way of the future
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Very
attracted to the whole concept
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Very
exciting
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Sound
basis to move forward
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It
sounds wonderful
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Good
concept
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Your
infectious altruism is truly to be admired
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Well
researched concept and vision
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Some
positive feedback from people:
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You
are inspirational, I can't wait to see it happen.
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I
am interested in the community aspect of the village, mutual
support, shared child/elder care, knowing each other. Please
keep me posted. Thank you.
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Keep
up the good work. Revisit
your Mission when you have more people involved.
How will you facilitate the building of a 'strong
community'? How
will you deal with inevitable conflict?
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Just
make sure you get a good website up and happening with lots of
photo's and stuff for the whole world to see :)
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Please
keep in touch, as I am very interested.
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Eco-villages/intentional
communities are our hope for the future--best wishes to you.
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The
project has generated a good deal of excitement amongst the wider
community. The responses given in the questionnaire indicate that we are
not appealing to a narrow group of people. The spread of age and family
situations was encouraging. The people who expressed the strongest
interest in the ecovillage had realistic expectations on block prices and
did not desire to be isolated from the city or basic services that so many
of us take for granted. This has revealed to us that the major concern for
potential residents was the creation of a safe space to play and work,
whilst considering the needs of environment and the individual.
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