Model Design
- Insert sketch of model - techno village, residential, retail (selling own product as well as surrounding areas), permaculture/agricultuer, renewable energy, hubs of 5km radius, mixed income groups & skills
- Principles for selection of modules:
- Agriculture
- Sustainable food production
- High value, low distribution cost value add products
- Permaculture principles
- Organic cultivation methods
- Least amount of impact on environment
- Technology
- Virtual work environment - add value from where you are without having to travel
- Low to high entry level of skills
- Ethical business approach
- Retail
- Support local agriculture industry
- Fairtrade principles
- Residential
- Eco-friendly & sustainable building practices
- Use local labour and materials
- Low impact on the environment
- Renewable energy sources & waste recycle
- Tourism & Recreation
- Fairtrade principles
- Support local communities
- Eco-friendly
