Community Research-Cameron

The Venus Project

The Venus Project is an association that proposes an achievable strategy for social change, one that works towards a serene and re-utilizing global civilization. It outlines an alternative to strive toward where human rights are no longer paper declarations but a way of life. Located in Venus, Florida, The Venus Project established the idea of a residential and workplace community with a complete self-relying system, accommodated with recycling amenities, solar powered energy, and freedom from tyranny available on a multi-unit scale. A resource-based economy would utilize existing properties from the land, sea, physical equipment, industrial plants, etc. to enhance the lives of the total population. In an economy based on resources rather than money, we could easily harvest all of the necessities of life and provide a high standard of living for all. It is now possible to achieve a society where people can live longer, healthier, and less wasteful lives. In such a society, the measure of success would be based upon the satisfaction of one's individual pursuits rather than the attainment of wealth, fame, or power. People must start realizing that our world is not infinite in its assets. Without a doubt, I could live in a society such as The Venus Project.  If sacrificing some means resurrecting our world for generations to come, I’ll be first to volunteer.

 

 

BedZED 

The Beddington Zero Energy Development, or BedZED, may not make the cover of Time Magazine, but is a remarkable specimen of innovative, zero-energy, sustainable housing with a colossal capacity. The suburban and workspace development in the London borough of Sutton is a carbon-neutral community with copious green spaces, recycling facilities, and water saving features. It’s all the resources necessary for society, and has been a flourishing green community since its conception in 2002. The BedZED Development design meets very high environmental standards, with a strong prominence on roof gardens, solar energy, reduction of energy consumption, and waste water recycling. As far as materials, BedZED is constructed from natural, recycled, or reclaimed supplies. All the wood used is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council or comparable internationally recognized environmental organizations.  More facilities like BedZED should be created for people with the initiative to save our planet.  I fully support the BedZED approach to ensuring a brighter, cleaner, and healthier future.