Media Alert
February 18 2004
Open Day At Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood
WHAT
- Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Open Day
- New Zealand's first co-housing development demonstrating environmentally friendly and socially sustainable living
- Everybody welcome
WHERE
- 457 Swanson Rd, Ranui, Waitakere City
WHEN
- Sunday 29 February from 2 to 4 pm
COST
- $5 admission charge
MORE ABOUT EARTHSONG
- Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood is an innovative urban housing development modelled on the principles of Permaculture and
Cohousing. The project is located in Swanson Road, Waitakere City, New Zealand
- Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood's 32 homes are set amidst 4 acres of organic orchard and an area of native bush
- Developed by residents, this pioneering non-profit development of architect designed eco-houses combines
eco-technologies, healthy non-toxic materials and neighbours who care
- Durable and easy care benefits of compact homes and rammed earth construction with macrocarpa timber joinery
- Solar space and water heating significantly reduces electricity bills. Earthsong roofs catch $4500 worth of rainwater
annually. Unique stormwater management systems are in place
- Each house has its own title but shares common resources - land, orchard, pond, bush corner, and common house with
facilities
- The neighbourhood layout puts people first. Children can play safely away from vehicles. This revival of the old
fashioned sense of "commons' means neighbours of all ages can get to know each other, and "eyes on the street' provide
naturally excellent security
- Learn more at The Eco Show, February 25-29 from 10 am to 8 pm, 50 Alexander Crescent, Manukau City
For further information please visit: http://www.cohousing.pl.net