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Sieben Linden ecovillage in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is also the subject of a feature length documentary that explores the lifestyles of its residents.
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The Ecovillage of Sieben Linden
Founded in 1997 and located in the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany, Sieben Linden is considered a classical example of an ecovillage as it tries to present a special “Culture of Sustainability” whose inhabitants aim to maintain an ecologically sustainable lifestyle without reducing their own quality of life.
Perspectives
Realizing Utopia: Ecovillage Endeavors and Academic Approaches
Ecovillages are arguably seen as “pioneers of change.” Yet, thus far, little light has been shed on their potential to effect change beyond their own borders. This issue of RCC Perspectives presents a much needed overview of research on ecovillages, looking at the history and philosophy of utopias and presenting case studies and ongoing research from across the globe.
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We Never Lock Our Doors
Ecovillage resident and author Diana Leafe Christian talks about life in an ecovillage.
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Ideals and Practices of European Ecovillages
In the context of the current global economic crisis, it seems that people are increasingly looking for more sustainable ways of living. Ecovillages provide people with a way to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Realizing Utopia? Reconstructing its Normative Potential
A utopian narrative must be understood not so much as a concrete plan or set of policy recommendations, but as a call to decide for oneself about the plausibility and the desirability of the postulated ideals.
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A Culture of Sustainability
How do the three pillars of sustainability—environment, economy, and society—come together in the daily routines of a society? Research in Community (RIC) has given itself the goal of building a network to investigate and promote a culture of sustainability.
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Ecovillages: Islands of the Future?
Von Lüpke suggests that ecovillages are a response to a need for change: they are “islands of the future” that are helping to develop new ways of thinking, new social tools, and new scientific and social approaches.
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Ecovillage Research Review
Most relevant academic papers offer insights into prior studies of ecovillages, but there are none that offer a complete overview. This review is meant to contribute to filling that gap.
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Research in Community: Collaborating for a Culture of Sustainability
Ecovillages are a perfect example of efforts to create a “culture of sustainability”. To fully explore their potential, Research in Community (RIC), an inter- and transdisciplinary research network, was created to promote research on and education for so-called “pioneers of change.