Really enjoyed this! There is another video on You Tube by Kirsten Dirksen, who covers interesting sustainable living models all over the world. She interviewed the owner on a walking tour of the property. He shared his vision for this place. It's a long video, but well worth it.
I saw that video also, both are excellent and I enjoyed the narratives and different shots. The garden is beautiful and the update shows how much the residents still love their living spaces. Thank you Angela for pointing out the + and - I know you will reach your dream, you're perfect for this.
Oops I didn’t mean to post this here… intended as a general comment/question, not directed to you (J Glazier) specifically, although perhaps you know the answer ;)
@@saklan_territory it's family run and the next generation is already there. This place will be around long after you and I die 😉 The real shame will be if other similar places don't pop up because of their vision.
@@manicorganic86 thank you for sharing that. I’m glad to know a succession plan is in place. I’m sure it gives comfort to the founders as well as the residents. Yes I agree it will be a real shame if others are not created, clearly there is a need and desire. For potential founders, understanding the process, especially the financial aspects, is key as that’s the information that is hardest to source.
I would love to invest in building another ecovillage in Portland! especially if it were a plastic free(zero waste) community where there are non-plastic versions of everything we need and want ❤
I am a intermediate carpenter, handyman, aspiring sustainability consultant(yes it's possible to be totally sustainable), microbiology advocate, permaculture ecosystem-lover, and lover of the vegan lifestyle(although I'd much rather live in a non-plastic community, even if it's not totally vegan), as plastic appears to be globally unsustainable. Please reach out to me if anyone in the Portland area is seeking services I provide, I give a discount for intentional sustainable-oriented communities and I am open to trades❤
Thank you for sharing this! I'm gathering a team of renewable energy enthusiasts to build prototypes for hybrid solar systems to be used in small to medium residential communities, so I'm really happy to find this group.
Thank you for this fascinating video! Seems like an excellent model for building sustainable living and community as well. I wanted to add that we've done humanure composting on our rural property for about a decade now. As you point out, the process is simple and the finished compost is completely inoffensive. I'm so impressed that the city is permitting this to happen and that people are participating.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful presentation. I am very interested in the ecovillage model for living, especially the apartment model as Kailash which feels more accessible for people of more limited means. I sooo hope you have success with your own ecovillage.
What an wonderful community. It’s not often one hears about parking lots being removed to grow gardens, and what beautiful gardens they are! Angela, if anyone can create a successful eco village it’s you. Thanks for taking us along on this tour.
That's a lot of water stored... and with the height of the drop I believe you could use it to generate power as well. Plus each 1% increase in soil organic matter increases water holding capacity by between 10k - 20k gallons per acre depending on all the factors. I think this would be a great option for many. It would depend on the owners, but the ability for them to complete their vision unimpeded, for many might relieve a lot of stress that can be caused when there are too many decisions to be made. If it's so bad then you're always free to leave. But this looks like a nice balance of having the major things run for you, while having the freedom to participate and express your own creativity. Plus they're even rocking the Urban Worm Bag. Good stuff, thanks for the tour Angela!
Looks great but I don't like the idea of living somewhere for 10 + years yet never being able to have a major say in what happens to the place, nor the option of raising a family there. How do they expect a new generation to take over when the current owners get too old or die?
Was that Ceratina bee on a lettuce flower? That's interesting, I hardly get any pollinators interested in my bolted lettuce. I wonder what variety that is.
Just remember, every single apartment has a wireless modem for internet and everyone is exposing each other to wireless radiation through the walls, ceilings and floors. Just another point of view to consider if one is health conscious.
I forgot who said that democracy was the worst political ... except for all the others. The fact that the owners make all the decisions without regard for profit helps in this case. But you need who is passionate and knowledgeable.
@Charlie I agree and can even think of a very recent example. Most, if not all wanne-be dictators are not benevolent. I guess that’s why we opt for a messy democracy.
When I was interviewing people for my two previous videos on eco-villages I was surprised how many folks who do currently live in cohousing or have in the past had really negative things to say about the decision making process in those communities and how much things can really get ground to a halt especially if somebody wants to create drama. I can definitely see the benefit of compromise here you get to live in an Eco Village without the financial risk of purchasing property and with a more efficient decision making process but you give up some of the privileges that come with ownership.
Really enjoyed this! There is another video on You Tube by Kirsten Dirksen, who covers interesting sustainable living models all over the world. She interviewed the owner on a walking tour of the property. He shared his vision for this place. It's a long video, but well worth it.
I will check it out!! Thanks for the recommendation.
I saw that video also, both are excellent and I enjoyed the narratives and different shots. The garden is beautiful and the update shows how much the residents still love their living spaces. Thank you Angela for pointing out the + and -
I know you will reach your dream, you're perfect for this.
Kirsten Dirksen’s channel is great. It’s amazing how creative people all over the world are in their use of land and shelter.
My aunt and uncle own the place. It's magical.
They have such a cool vision!! I wish it could be reproduced all over the city. There is such a need.
I wonder what their succession plan is. That seems like a real potential downside to a single owner community.
Oops I didn’t mean to post this here… intended as a general comment/question, not directed to you (J Glazier) specifically, although perhaps you know the answer ;)
@@saklan_territory it's family run and the next generation is already there. This place will be around long after you and I die 😉 The real shame will be if other similar places don't pop up because of their vision.
@@manicorganic86 thank you for sharing that. I’m glad to know a succession plan is in place. I’m sure it gives comfort to the founders as well as the residents. Yes I agree it will be a real shame if others are not created, clearly there is a need and desire. For potential founders, understanding the process, especially the financial aspects, is key as that’s the information that is hardest to source.
I would love to invest in building another ecovillage in Portland! especially if it were a plastic free(zero waste) community where there are non-plastic versions of everything we need and want ❤
I am a intermediate carpenter, handyman, aspiring sustainability consultant(yes it's possible to be totally sustainable), microbiology advocate, permaculture ecosystem-lover, and lover of the vegan lifestyle(although I'd much rather live in a non-plastic community, even if it's not totally vegan), as plastic appears to be globally unsustainable.
Please reach out to me if anyone in the Portland area is seeking services I provide, I give a discount for intentional sustainable-oriented communities and I am open to trades❤
I wish you the best in fulfilling your dream of creating another Kailash type eco-village.
Kailash has amazing gardens.
Thank you for sharing this! I'm gathering a team of renewable energy enthusiasts to build prototypes for hybrid solar systems to be used in small to medium residential communities, so I'm really happy to find this group.
Beautiful. Thanks for the tour. What a great idea.
Thank you for this fascinating video! Seems like an excellent model for building sustainable living and community as well. I wanted to add that we've done humanure composting on our rural property for about a decade now. As you point out, the process is simple and the finished compost is completely inoffensive. I'm so impressed that the city is permitting this to happen and that people are participating.
Thanks for the tour Angela. I really enjoyed seeing it all hearing about it all very interesting. God Bless.
This is so cool.
Great video. Thanks!
So cool to see how that was done. Must watch it again. Thank you!❤
Thank you so much for your thoughtful presentation. I am very interested in the ecovillage model for living, especially the apartment model as Kailash which feels more accessible for people of more limited means. I sooo hope you have success with your own ecovillage.
How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this tour with us!
A hyperlocal economy is true environmentalism! So inspiring!
That's how it's done! Great project.
Thanks for taking us along. What a fascinating place.
What an wonderful community. It’s not often one hears about parking lots being removed to grow gardens, and what beautiful gardens they are! Angela, if anyone can create a successful eco village it’s you. Thanks for taking us along on this tour.
That's a lot of water stored... and with the height of the drop I believe you could use it to generate power as well. Plus each 1% increase in soil organic matter increases water holding capacity by between 10k - 20k gallons per acre depending on all the factors.
I think this would be a great option for many. It would depend on the owners, but the ability for them to complete their vision unimpeded, for many might relieve a lot of stress that can be caused when there are too many decisions to be made. If it's so bad then you're always free to leave. But this looks like a nice balance of having the major things run for you, while having the freedom to participate and express your own creativity.
Plus they're even rocking the Urban Worm Bag. Good stuff, thanks for the tour Angela!
Looks great but I don't like the idea of living somewhere for 10 + years yet never being able to have a major say in what happens to the place, nor the option of raising a family there. How do they expect a new generation to take over when the current owners get too old or die?
thank you for the tour. I loved the way you explained the water system. Interesting they still require masks.
It’s my dream to live in an ecovillage. I’d like to move into one
Thanks so much for this review of Kailash. This was much better than the one done by Faircompanies. A few years ago.
I love the sunken beds.
I have a very small version fantasy of this rental system but don't have the capital to purchase my neighbor's house
That is my dream too. To purchase the 1/2 acre nextdoor in a few years when they’re ready to sell. I need an Angel investor. Or a windfall.
Was that Ceratina bee on a lettuce flower? That's interesting, I hardly get any pollinators interested in my bolted lettuce. I wonder what variety that is.
Just remember, every single apartment has a wireless modem for internet and everyone is exposing each other to wireless radiation through the walls, ceilings and floors. Just another point of view to consider if one is health conscious.
I forgot who said that democracy was the worst political ... except for all the others. The fact that the owners make all the decisions without regard for profit helps in this case. But you need who is passionate and knowledgeable.
Yeah it is a trade-off whether you do the community-run model or an owner-run model. There are pluses and minuses to both, it seems.
I can think of at least one example of how the single divine ruler thing could go badly 😅
@Charlie I agree and can even think of a very recent example. Most, if not all wanne-be dictators are not benevolent. I guess that’s why we opt for a messy democracy.
- Churchill. I'm so proud of myself for remembering. BUT I did Google to double check... so I guess it doesn't count.
@@ebybeehoney It totally counts. 👍
Save your money and own your stuff everybody.
I don’t understand the point you’re making?
Honestly, a benign dictatorship sounds a looooot better than a committee to me! This looks great.
Love the video as per usual xx
When I was interviewing people for my two previous videos on eco-villages I was surprised how many folks who do currently live in cohousing or have in the past had really negative things to say about the decision making process in those communities and how much things can really get ground to a halt especially if somebody wants to create drama.
I can definitely see the benefit of compromise here you get to live in an Eco Village without the financial risk of purchasing property and with a more efficient decision making process but you give up some of the privileges that come with ownership.