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== Introduction ==
 
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I'm interested in the possibility of getting together with like minded individuals and setting up an Edinburgh [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_cooperative housing] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workers_cooperative worker co-operative] group with a view to buying some land and using low-cost and sustainable building techniques to create somewhere fantastic to live, work and play.
 
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The project will aim to incorporate and facilitate many examples of best practice in the field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_ecology social ecology]. My main inspiration is the Homes for Change and Work for Change schemes in Hulme, Manchester, along with many other varied built environment projects, linked to below.
 
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This project is in the pre-alpha/pipedream stage, thought I've created a group on riseup.net for interested parties to communicate - https://we.riseup.net/edinecocoop
 
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== Some Basic Ideas ==
 
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The co-operative would have the setup of a small [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecovillage ecovillage] located within a suburban/rural-urban fringe area of Edinburgh (possibly further out?), close to bus/cycle routes. The organisation as a whole would be run using a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontalism horizontal] working group system (defined by a constitution) using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus_decision-making consensus decision-making] methods.
 
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== The Site ==
 
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On the edge of Edinburgh, preferably close to cycle links, with a river through it, and large enough for an small/medium sized organic farm and hopefully some woodlands and space for various social areas.
 
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=== Spaces & layout ===
 
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There would be separate housing, work and play spaces. Some living areas would be away from the social centre, some nearer it, possibly interconnected to keep potentially loud-at-times noise flow between the two from getting to others (sound insulation between abodes would also be smart).
 
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Inspiration; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanst%C3%A8re Phalanstère], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_condenser Social condenser], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_design Sustainable design]
 
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I like the idea of a snowflake-cum-spidersweb topology, with branching arms with hubs and sub hubs of 'spaces' between, with various 'districts' around and merging with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_centre social centre] complex.
 
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=== Buildings ===
 
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building Green building] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_architecture sustainable architecture] techniques would be used, with possibilities including;
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw-bale_construction Straw-bale construction] (and other natural/recycled insulators)
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_solar_building_design Passive solar]
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylighting Daylighting]
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_chimney Solar chimneys]
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground-coupled_heat_exchanger Ground-coupled heat exchange] (?)
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_building Natural building] [http://naturalhomes.org/]
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compost_toilet Compost toilets]?
 
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* No [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement#Environmental_and_social_impacts cement]? Ecological alternative?
 
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Each building would include stairs and ramp access to all levels for accessibility.
 
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* [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/bill-lishmans-underground-dome-home.php Bill Lishmans underground dome home]
 
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=== Housing ===
 
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There would be a variety of housing options available, managed by an overarching [http://www.catalystcollective.co.uk/housing.html housing co-operative] group. Residential units would be arranged manner inviting social interactions between neighbours. Roof-top gardens well placed to catch sun. Allotments for all houses.
 
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Various kind of housing arrangements could be good, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cohousing cohousing], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commune_(intentional_community) commune]s and individual abodes.
 
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=== Social ===
 
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A community and social centre space would exist for residents, volunteers and visitors to congregate in for a variety of functions. There would be multiple facilities for use by the individuals and groups involved, from the running of the spaces to communal support, education, art, craft, DIY and [http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/03/hackerspaces.html tech]) workshop/skillshare areas. Chillout and event areas would be nice also.
 
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Inspirations; [http://theforest.org.uk The Forest] (Edinburgh), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_Research_Laboratories Survival Research Laboratories], [http://eyebeam.org/ Eyebeam]
 
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=== Farm ===
 
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There would be an organic farming area and multiple greenhouses. Veg, fruit and herbs would be produced for the housing cooperative and café, plus produce could be sold also? Design ideas from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture#Permaculture_design_for_ecologinomic_.28ecology-economic.29_ethics permaculture] would be included. Rain water collection. Site wide composting and recycling scheme. Possible [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF WWOOF] connections? Potential for a managed woodland area depending on the size of land we end up with?
 
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Inspirations; [http://www.wwoof.org.uk/ WWOOF UK] [http://www.wwoof.org.uk/civicrm/profile?_qf_Search_display=true&qfKey=4ceef501661bb61769a0949b5d24e59c], [http://www.gifteconomy.org.au/page30.html Permaculture and Sustainable Agriculture], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_gardens Community gardens], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_agriculture Urban agriculture], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_gardens Kitchen gardens]
 
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=== Work ===
 
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Office and workshop spaces would be available for hire by resident and local entrepreneurs wishing to run a [http://www.ica.coop/al-ica/ cooperative business]. A market style arrangement for some with access for the public, with shared and private spaces also on offer.
 
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Inspirations; [http://www.work.change.coop/ Work for Change] (Manchester), [http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/ The Melting Pot] (Edinburgh), [http://edinburghscreenworks.co.uk/ Edinburgh Screenworks]
 
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=== Play ===
 
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There would be a communal space linked to the social hub for events such as gigs, parties and festivals, both inside and out, though this would be located as is conveniently far enough away or sheltered from the residential spaces to avoid disturbances.
 
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== Power ==
 
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The site would be a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_energy_development zero-energy development] and use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microgeneration microgeneration] of electricity through solar, wind or hydro power.
 
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=== Wind ===
 
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[http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query=diy+vawt&search_type=&aq=f DIY VAWTs]? are there DIY designs, non-patent encumbered, for later VAWT styles that overcome pulsatory torque issues?
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_wind_turbine Small wind turbine]
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_axis_wind_turbine Vertical Axis Wind Turbine]" (VAWT)
 
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* "[http://greenterrafirma.com/vawt-designs.html VAWT designs]"
 
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* "[http://zedomax.com/blog/2007/03/02/diy-how-to-build-a-savonius-wind-turbine-or-vawt-to-make-electricity/ DIY - How to Build a Savonius Wind Turbine or VAWT to make electricity]"
 
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* "[http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2008/07/08/diy-home-made-wind-turbine-vawt/ DIY: How to Make a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)]"
 
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* [http://www.renewabledevices.com/swift/specification.htm SWIFT Rooftop Wind Energy System]
 
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* [http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/the-environment/Turbine-will-put-the-wind.4343623.jp Turbine will put the wind up visitors to the Botanics]
 
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* [http://thewindpower.net/index_en.php the wind power], [http://hiwindpower.com/ HiWindPower]
 
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=== Solar ===
 
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* Altenergy - "[http://altenergy.blog-city.com/how_many_solar_panels_do_i_need.htm How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?]"
 
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* "[http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/charting-a-path-to-low-cost-solar-1128.html Charting a Path to Low-Cost Solar]"
 
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-wd4IcftHU Maker Faire: Students Experiment With Efficient Solar Power]
 
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* The Scotsman's [http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/archives/scotsman/default.aspx?edition=f772057f-1304-403b-afb8-6bbf76b411bb wind power factsheets].
 
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=== Hydro ===
 
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Arguably the most consistent form of microgeneration, if you have a river or stream handy that is..
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro-hydro Micro-hydro] on Wikipedia
 
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* [http://www.forestengineering.co.uk/Hydro.html Micro Hydro Installation] Basic micro-hydro turbine.
 
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* Feeding back into the national grid? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid-tie_inverter Grid tie inverter].
 
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* [http://www.reuk.co.uk/index.htm Renewable Energy UK] - "up to date information about alternative energy generation. ... main focus is on wind power and solar power for the home"
 
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* [http://altenergy.blog-city.com/ Altenergy] - "DIY Alternative Energy Projects"
 
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* [http://diysolarguide.com/ DIY Solar Guide] - "esource for Solar Energy products, information, and do-it-yourself guides"
 
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* [http://www.edinburghcommunityenergy.btik.com/ Edinburgh Community Energy Co-operative] Ltd was formed at the end of 2007 with the support of Co-operative Development Scotland. It is a non-profit, member owned organisation, which was set up to give Edinburgh residents a vehicle to promote and develop renewable and low-carbon energy in the city.
 
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* [http://blog.cat.org.uk/cat/turned-on-the-uk%E2%80%99s-first-island-micro-grid-goes-online/ blog.cat.org.uk] "This week, Jase Kuriakose an engineer at CAT turned on the UK’s first totally renewable micro grid. The systems works by combining all the wind, solar, bio mass and hydro energy we produce at CAT and storing it in a battery bank. When it needs more energy it simply connects to the grid through an intelligent electronic control device to take more, when we are producing too much it gives the energy to the national grid."
 
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Various possibilities for this. Grants and loans are also available from certain organisations.
 
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* [http://www.cdscotland.co.uk/innovation-grants Scottish Enterprise]? [http://www.rootstock.org.uk/radloans.html rootstock]? Arts groups for arts areas (gallery, theatre, etc)?
 
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* [http://usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BarnRaising Barn raising]?
 
* [http://usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BarnRaising Barn raising]?
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Here are some other existing projects to draw inspiration from.
 
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* '''Homes for Change''' - [http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop/live/images/cme_resources/Users/G&P%20Files/Case%20Studies/Homes%20for%20Change.pdf a quick overview of the co-operative] (.pdf)
 
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** "[http://www.homesforchange.co.uk/ Homes for Change] [in Hulme, Manchester] is a Housing co-operative whose intention is to provide low cost social housing to a diverse range of people in the community. The way Homes for change keeps it's rents low is by managing and running the building themselves. [http://www.wevh.org.uk/showcase/hfc/index.htm more]
 
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** "[http://www.cabe.org.uk/case-studies/homes-and-work-for-change The buildings comprise an] introverted block with almost all activity at the back, and while the streets outside are consequently quieter than might be desirable, public spaces inside the block are relaxed since tenants are known to each other and an informal surveillance operates, as specified in the brief. This works well without creating a fortress mentality, resulting in a comfortable but vibrant public area, and inside the block the sense of community is visible in residents' extensive use of the joint outdoor spaces. Recesses in the building fronts create opportunities to personalise the interfaces between shared and private areas, and Phase One is now well lived in with personal ornamentation, gardens, furniture, flower pots, play equipment, seats on balconies and access decks, toys for children and well tended small private and shared gardens in courtyards.
 
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** The success of Homes for Change lies partly in the fact that the residents all opted for this life-style through joining a co-operative, but the designers also took care that private outdoor space is available for most units and direct access to front doors is also critically well designed.
 
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* "The [http://www.peabody.org.uk/pages/GetPage.aspx?id=179 Beddington Zero Energy Development] (BedZED, in Sutton, Surrey) is the UK’s first and largest carbon neutral eco-community. It is a mixed-use, mixed-tenure development that incorporates innovative approaches to energy conservation and environmental sustainability. The BedZED design concept was driven by the desire to create a net 'zero fossil energy development', one that will produce at least as much energy from renewable sources as it consumes." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BedZED Wikipedia article].
 
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* [http://www.ecovillagefindhorn.com/ Ecovillage Findhorn] - "The Findhorn ecovillage is a synthesis of the very best of current thinking on sustainable human settlements. It is a constantly evolving model providing solutions to human and social needs, while at the same time working in partnership with the environment to offer an enhanced quality of life for all.
 
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** "The Ecovillage Project has developed a unique construction system, environmentally sound and energy efficient. Using natural and non-toxic materials we have developed a breathing wall structure, which allows the fabric of a building to interact beneficially with people to moderate humidity and air quality. We have also experimented with straw bale construction, the Earthship system using recycled car tyres, and remain open to further new and innovative ecological solutions for the built environment." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Findhorn_Ecovillage Wikipedia article].
 
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* "[http://twinoaks.org/ Twin Oaks] is an [http://www.ic.org/ intentional community] in rural central Virginia, made up of around 85 adult members and 15 children. Since the community's beginning in 1967, our way of life has reflected our values of cooperation, sharing, non-violence, equality, and ecology." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Oaks_Community Wikipedia article].
 
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* "The [http://www.hockertonhousingproject.org.uk/ Hockerton Housing Project] is the UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. Project members live a holistic way of life in harmony with the environment, in which all ecological impacts have been considered and accounted for. The residents of the five houses generate their own clean energy, harvest their own water and recycle waste materials causing no pollution or carbon dioxide emissions. The houses are amongst the most energy efficient, purpose built dwellings in Europe."
 
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* "[http://www.sci-scotland.org.uk Sustainable Communities Initiatives] (SCI), an educational charity set up in August 2000 to demonstrate, inspire and support initiatives that build community through waste and don't rely on fossil fuel energy. ... It is the aim of Sustainable Communities Initiatives to demonstrate the [http://www.sci-scotland.org.uk/earthship.shtml Earthship]'s performance in the Scottish climate, as well as the costs involved and the best route through planning and building control."
 
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* [http://www.westgrantonhc.co.uk/ West Granton Housing Co-operative Ltd] - an Edinburgh housing co-operative.
 
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** "The workspace was designed by the businesses involved at that time, many of which are still tenants. Some people choose to live and work in the building, while others are involved in only one of the co-operatives. Most people in Work for Change live in the Hulme area and the building remains one of the most important community led initiatives in the country."
 
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* "[http://www.urbed.coop/about.php URBED] (Urbanism, Environment and Design) does what our name suggests ­ we specialise in urban design and sustainability in an urban context. ... an employee-owned co-operative, we now have 16 staff and associates, comprising planners and architects together with a sustainability expert and highway engineer. ... We believe in the importance of creating and sustaining lively, prosperous towns and cities by focusing new development within existing settlements and creating attractive, mixed-use, walkable and socially mixed urban neighbourhoods.
 
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* "[http://www.gen-europe.org/index.html GEN-Europe] is the European ecovillage association promoting environmental protection and restoration of nature through the concept of ecovillages as models for sustainable human settlements. We actively support the development of ecovillages and networks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. GEN-Europe is a membership organisation founded in 1996 and is open to a wide range of projects regardless of their political, religious or cultural backgrounds."
 
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* "[http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/ Radical Routes] is a network of radical co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change. The network is made up mainly of housing co-ops of various sizes (but none have more than 15 members), a few workers co-ops and a couple of social centres." Also worth checking is their [http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/publicdownloads/how2housingco-opstepbystep.pdf quick guide to setting up a housing co-operative] (pdf).
 
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* "[http://www.cch.coop/ Confederation of Co-operative Housing] - The UK organisation for housing co-operatives, tenant-controlled housing organisations and regional federations of housing co-ops."
 
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* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/section~content=a792099903~fulltext=713240928~dontcount=true Conceptualizing the built environment as a social-ecological system ]
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Design brief]]
 
* [[Design brief]]

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A Vague Roadmap

  • Work on research for everything
  • Gather like minded individuals
  • Formulate group ideas on everything
  • Legalities, logistics and other organisation
  • Grants, fundraising, etc?
  • Barn raising?

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