Comments for Piscataquis Village Project http://www.piscataquisvillage.org Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:32:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by Cheryl Martin http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-2794 Cheryl Martin Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:32:27 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-2794 All very interesting your idea, although it captured some very well meaningful pov. The snow one I particularly have an explanation to. The City of Mound, MN created a feature that allowed for snow melt to transfer through the ground to an underground pool and be used in irrigation in better seasons. This was a model for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to preserve water in the Lake Minnetonka area, for more information; http://www.minnehahacreek.org/project/downtown-mound-redevelopment All very interesting your idea, although it captured some very well meaningful pov.
The snow one I particularly have an explanation to. The City of Mound, MN created a feature that allowed for snow melt to transfer through the ground to an underground pool and be used in irrigation in better seasons. This was a model for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to preserve water in the Lake Minnetonka area, for more information; http://www.minnehahacreek.org/project/downtown-mound-redevelopment

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by Steve Wight http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-1038 Steve Wight Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:57:22 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-1038 This is a very interesting discussion. Do you have a model village in a northern lattitude in mind where you might think about who shovels the snow off those narrow walks five months of the year and where they put it? I don't expect that you will want gas or diesel powered equipment rumbling through to scoop it into trucks to haul it to the 325 acre countryside. Most of the models mentioned so far in the discussion seem to be located in snowless climates. Of course, global warming may help with that, but in Piscataquis County "snowless" may be a while coming. This is a very interesting discussion. Do you have a model village in a northern lattitude in mind where you might think about who shovels the snow off those narrow walks five months of the year and where they put it? I don’t expect that you will want gas or diesel powered equipment rumbling through to scoop it into trucks to haul it to the 325 acre countryside. Most of the models mentioned so far in the discussion seem to be located in snowless climates. Of course, global warming may help with that, but in Piscataquis County “snowless” may be a while coming.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by Elliot http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-992 Elliot Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:55:03 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-992 I love the vision. As soon as I have the money I will be investing. And when the time comes I see it as a great opportunity for me to further my career as a builder interested in old-world techniques and pro-community design. That said - I too wonder what river of energy is going to flow through here. Surely, good design will attract certain people to invest on charm alone. Many will be affluent, retired, independently wealthy or have hi-tech careers they can pursue with just an internet connection. Maybe those folks will create enough demand for goods and services to support a community of artisans and tradespeople who rent shop space, and maybe there will be economic support for small diversified farms in the area to provide food and textiles, as is the case in other villages worldwide. But all that optimism, to me, still points in the direction of a retirement community or off-season vacation home, not a vibrant all-ages village. I have to reiterate Susan's concerns, and ask what will the economics of this village be? How does money flow into the community from the outside world, and what does this village export? Arcosanti in AZ is an experimental community which has cultivated cottage industry producing wind chimes that pay the bills, in a somewhat feudal arrangement. Communes like the Farm in TN have embraced private ownership and micro-enterprise among their members. But Arcosanti had heavy industry built into the design - a foundry, a ceramics studio, metal shops, access for truckloads of raw materials. The farm allows members access to land, resources, and encourages profitable use of the commons. So will you allow sheep on the remaining acreage? Will you allow a metal fabricator to exist in town? Will there be housing in the village for the poor laborers who build it, but can't afford to buy in? Where will the children go to school? Why should anyone who doesn't live there come and spend money? I love the vision. As soon as I have the money I will be investing. And when the time comes I see it as a great opportunity for me to further my career as a builder interested in old-world techniques and pro-community design. That said – I too wonder what river of energy is going to flow through here. Surely, good design will attract certain people to invest on charm alone. Many will be affluent, retired, independently wealthy or have hi-tech careers they can pursue with just an internet connection. Maybe those folks will create enough demand for goods and services to support a community of artisans and tradespeople who rent shop space, and maybe there will be economic support for small diversified farms in the area to provide food and textiles, as is the case in other villages worldwide. But all that optimism, to me, still points in the direction of a retirement community or off-season vacation home, not a vibrant all-ages village. I have to reiterate Susan’s concerns, and ask what will the economics of this village be? How does money flow into the community from the outside world, and what does this village export? Arcosanti in AZ is an experimental community which has cultivated cottage industry producing wind chimes that pay the bills, in a somewhat feudal arrangement. Communes like the Farm in TN have embraced private ownership and micro-enterprise among their members. But Arcosanti had heavy industry built into the design – a foundry, a ceramics studio, metal shops, access for truckloads of raw materials. The farm allows members access to land, resources, and encourages profitable use of the commons. So will you allow sheep on the remaining acreage? Will you allow a metal fabricator to exist in town? Will there be housing in the village for the poor laborers who build it, but can’t afford to buy in? Where will the children go to school? Why should anyone who doesn’t live there come and spend money?

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by New_England_Yesterdays http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-828 New_England_Yesterdays Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:52:58 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-828 I love the idea - but I agree with those who commented that this project needs an economy to survive. How will you ensure that all the services a real village needs will be provided - when it sounds vaguely like rich retirees are the only ones will be able to afford to live there? What is being done to attract farmers, doctors, grocers, shopkeepers (of real goods, not tourist trinkets), tradespeople, etc? I love the idea – but I agree with those who commented that this project needs an economy to survive. How will you ensure that all the services a real village needs will be provided – when it sounds vaguely like rich retirees are the only ones will be able to afford to live there? What is being done to attract farmers, doctors, grocers, shopkeepers (of real goods, not tourist trinkets), tradespeople, etc?

]]> Comment on TEDx & Piscataquis Village Project by Tracy http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-809 Tracy Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:08:19 +0000 http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-809 Hi Carol- Though I personally plan on residing in the Village, some of those investing in the project may decide not to or be unable to for any variety of reasons. I know some of those that have committed an investment pledge have done so primarily because they deem it a worthy project - and whether they actually decide to reside there or not has no bearing on their integrity. - Tracy Gayton Hi Carol- Though I personally plan on residing in the Village, some of those investing in the project may decide not to or be unable to for any variety of reasons. I know some of those that have committed an investment pledge have done so primarily because they deem it a worthy project – and whether they actually decide to reside there or not has no bearing on their integrity. – Tracy Gayton

]]> Comment on TEDx & Piscataquis Village Project by Tracy http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-808 Tracy Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:57:01 +0000 http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-808 Mr. Gayton intends on constructing and living in the first building in the Piscataquis Village Project. He might even have a coffee pot going on the ground floor while reading the morning news. All invited! Thanks for viewing the TEDx clip ...- Mr. Gayton :-) Mr. Gayton intends on constructing and living in the first building in the Piscataquis Village Project. He might even have a coffee pot going on the ground floor while reading the morning news. All invited! Thanks for viewing the TEDx clip …- Mr. Gayton :-)

]]> Comment on TEDx & Piscataquis Village Project by Carol http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-806 Carol Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:43:48 +0000 http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-806 Will Mr. Gayton live in this village, or remain his own private domicile on his 20 acre lot? Will Mr. Gayton live in this village, or remain his own private domicile on his 20 acre lot?

]]> Comment on TEDx & Piscataquis Village Project by Carol http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-805 Carol Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:42:21 +0000 http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/?p=969#comment-805 Will Mr. Gayton live in this village himself, or maintain his domicile in his own private 20-acre lot? Seems pretty hypocritical to me... Will Mr. Gayton live in this village himself, or maintain his domicile in his own private 20-acre lot? Seems pretty hypocritical to me…

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by Michael http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-774 Michael Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:59:34 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-774 But I don't think you've answered Susan's question. What is the economic driving force that is allowing these people to take care of their daily needs within a 125 acre Devlopment? It is all well and good that cars need to be parked at the edge of town, but it's not so good if the residents need to hop in their car to drive to the nearby town/city for their jobs. How are people getting food if they live in this town? I know you said that there will be surrounding land that will have gardens and small farming, but that might not be enough for self sustenance (unless everyone is a vegetarian. Being dependent upon deliveries of food from trucks/vans/cars, etc. is not helping to achieve your goal of "car-free". There needs to be a "total" approach to living car free if it is to truly be so. I would love to hear your responses to these questions. And all of this being said, I think that this project is a great idea. I wish being in graduate school allowed me to have $10,000 to spare ;-) But I don’t think you’ve answered Susan’s question. What is the economic driving force that is allowing these people to take care of their daily needs within a 125 acre Devlopment? It is all well and good that cars need to be parked at the edge of town, but it’s not so good if the residents need to hop in their car to drive to the nearby town/city for their jobs. How are people getting food if they live in this town? I know you said that there will be surrounding land that will have gardens and small farming, but that might not be enough for self sustenance (unless everyone is a vegetarian. Being dependent upon deliveries of food from trucks/vans/cars, etc. is not helping to achieve your goal of “car-free”. There needs to be a “total” approach to living car free if it is to truly be so.

I would love to hear your responses to these questions. And all of this being said, I think that this project is a great idea. I wish being in graduate school allowed me to have $10,000 to spare ;-)

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Piscataquis Village Project by tam http://www.piscataquisvillage.org/#comment-634 tam Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:35:14 +0000 http://www.karencollinsdesigns.com/piscataquis/?page_id=86#comment-634 Lol @ the absolute idiot troll who calls this beautiful place and idea a "slum". What an unsophisticated troglodyte. Ps people in germany and paris love their lovely towns. in fact so do the rest of the inhabitants Of earth who spend money to visit them Lol @ the absolute idiot troll who calls this beautiful place and idea a “slum”. What an unsophisticated troglodyte.

Ps people in germany and paris love their lovely towns. in fact so do the rest of the inhabitants Of earth who spend money to visit them

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