The March Hare: Winter 2007 Issue 51

Planning and Village Design • Ten Years On • Caterpillar • Preparedness • Juan's Bio • Nature Corner • Dancing Letters

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Planning and Village Design

This winter we look at the twin issues of planning and village design. Almost everything we do here can be traced to these underpinnings, but here we look at some of the base-level considerations of life at Dancing Rabbit and our existence in the context of the wider world. With Milkweed Mercantile gearing up for its debut as Dancing Rabbit's first storefront, the arrival of numerous new residents expected in Spring, and other new projects sprouting like mushrooms, the time is ripe to consider where we've come from and where we're headed. Founding member Cecil provides a before-andafter snapshot of DR nearing its 10th Land Day, as well as some puzzling mental exercise to keep you warm; the creatures of our land teach wildman Thomas a thing or two about the perils of planning; Juan tells us of his origins; Ted considers our state of preparedness for a changing world; and Rachel offers a snapshot of our evolving relationship with our land. Now we invite you to curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea and read on.

Planning and Village Design • Ten Years On • Caterpillar • Preparedness • Juan's Bio • Nature Corner • Dancing Letters