Agenda Items - High Level Project Overview

Business Case

Human behavior has roots in the instincts given by the genetic code and the education that forms belief systems, from which education plays a crucial role in determining the actions and behaviors seen in populations. Belief systems incompatible with the natural design of the human body can become self-destructive.

Today’s education around the world promotes a common model that conditions people to find a job and serve companies for profits, ultimately benefiting large corporations and governments; a system that does not prioritize the formation of functional families and living a life in sustainability with natural resources, and without equipping parents with the skills to educate their own children, delegating that important role to a system that doesn’t have the best interests in family and wellness.

The design of a Family-Oriented City (Zion) is described in the video below.

The city consists of a circular design with layers of rings of water and land, which facilitates the traffic and distribution.

The city has 3 major neighborhoods for 3 types of statuses:

·       Neighbor on the center island populated only by single individuals looking for a lifetime partner.

·       Neighbor on the first ring of land populated by couples to solidify their relationship and receive education for parenting and family.

·       Neighbor on the second ring of land populated by families with parents who passed the parenting education and evaluation system.

This model is ideal for single people to find their soulmate or lifetime partner without interfering with married couples and their children.

For a healthy life, humans only need plenty of water, natural food, and shelter. The city must be designed with permacultural concepts to produce organic food and building structures that are non-contaminant or invasive.

Intellectual foundations and principles

Human biology

Let’s first analyze the evolutionary trace evident in the anatomy of the human body. A primate without fur, and the ability to be born in water suggest that ancestors of humans spent a lot of time in water, similar to dolphins, mammals with big brains, no fur and the ability to give birth in water.

Human feet are not designed to run on soil, but are excellent for running over sand, which also suggests the human biology adapting to a beach environment, our hair unlike most mammals mostly grows in the head to protect from the sun's radiation the part of the body above the waters' surface, our hair also grows indefinitely as a fishing net.

The position to walk on two feet happens when chimps are in water to stand higher in order to breathe, another indicator that human evolution happened in the water.

The city recreating the natural conditions in which ancestors of humans lived looks more like a water park than a neighborhood with houses and roads.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

The architectural design of the land should provide the basic human needs according to the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: water, food, shelter, sleep, excretion, sex, and clothing.

Plenty of fruit trees should be planted across the land, including textile species for the elaboration of tools and clothing.

An efficient collection and storage of rainwater in a lake-creek system. Water purification, heating, and fertilization systems and pump mechanisms that use the sunlight's heat for steam power.

A system of different levels of water conditions, waste waters to fertilize harvests, water for fishing, and recreation, and potable water on top purified with layers of sand, charcoal, and salts.

Harvesting a wide variety of plants with medicinal properties can be used by an internal health system, for serious emergencies, a direct line to hospitals and various helicopter landing fields should be available.

A community that honors ethics, respect, honesty, community, and family.

Permaculture

Contrary to traditional agriculture that forces land to produce certain crops or plant products, permaculture consists of growing anything of use that is already growing in an area, and experimenting randomly with what plants are proper for specific developing land.

In this model, with large lakes and an abundance of water to recreate the natural conditions in which the ancestors of humans evolved, fishing becomes the primordial source of food.

Permaculture relies on a set of principles, concepts, and ethics, a framework of holistic cultivation, not a recipe or methodology.

Adjusting irrigation, shelters, infrastructure, and landscape for the development of permaculture gardens will be required. Here are some images of sustainable permaculture designs:

Infrastructural design

Depending on the size of the population, the different ambiences and sections can vary but keeping a basic structure of a center island, with rings of water and rings of land for easy access to water, irrigation, traffic, and distribution across 3 main neighborhoods designed for people in 3 different statuses:

·       The center island is populated only by single individuals looking for a lifetime partner.

·       First ring of land populated by couples to solidify their relationship and receive education for parenting and family.

·       Second ring of land populated by families with parents who passed the parenting education and evaluation system.

This design is ideal for single individuals looking for their soulmate or lifetime partner without interfering with married couples and their children. A very safe model.

The rings of water, as lakes, should be carved and spread with a material that prevents water to infiltrate in the ground, like bentonite clay ($800 per ton, density of 593 kg/m³)

Any construction that is not for water collection, storage, distribution, or purification, should adapt to existing trees.

Quantum mechanics and the mind

There are many factors in quantum mechanics theories that imply the study of the human mind.

The super string and super membrane theories that suggest that every single subatomic particle vibrates in 11 distinct frequencies depicting an arrange of 11 parallel dimensions that are invisible, this also suggests that individual human beings also vibrate in 11 frequencies leading to 11 different personalities or modalities, and 11 different spectrums or shadows in the quantum field, interdimensional beings that affect our lives, decisions, and emotions vibrationally.

Quantum entanglement is proven that happens when subatomic particles interact, gatherings of people creates quantum entanglement networks, physical interactions create durable quantum entanglement connections, and permanent quantum entanglement when blood is combined.

The theory of the multiverse tells that the quantum field is the realm of probabilities, and any probable outcome based on decisions that people do becomes a ramification of timelines, since the probabilities of timelines are based on decisions and probabilities of thought, the reality is given by the mind.

The double slit experiment that explains the particle-wave phenomenon in subatomic particles, tells that when elctron particles are not observed, they behave as waves, when they are observed, the simple observation changes the results of the experiment, electrons behave as particles, not as waves, so there is a consciousness component making a difference, a mind observing the results of the experiment materializes the reality.

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Educational literature

As foundational academic resources and concepts recognized as intellectual firsts, these literature works can serve as knowledge assests for consultation and decision making in the fforts to build an ethical family oriented community:

A Guide of the Divine Masculine – Yeshua Abraxas

The TAO of UFO – Norman Michael Murburg

30 Days to a Happier You – Lori Spensieri and Cara Spensieri

The 3 Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth – Dolores Cannon

The Custodians – Dolores Cannon

The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz

How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie

The Map of Consciousness Explained – David R. Hawkins

Dianetics – Ron Hubbard

A Theory of Human Motivation – Abraham Harold Maslow

The Forger’s Guide of Wild Foods – Nicole Apelian

CE-5 Handbook – Hatch, Koprowski, & The Calgary CE-5 Group

The Five Love Languages – Gary Chapman

Permaculture One – Bill Mollison and David Holmgreenand principles

Proposed Solutions

Education is the solution for minds to make informed decisions, and a system that is transparent from roots to top, understood by every member of the community, attacking the process, not the person, driving the methods, models, and systems founded in these ethical principles:

1.     All systems and decisions are transparent, where honesty is considered safety.

2.     Work with nature, not against it, in every detail, questioning any unnatural belief, behavior, or physical structure being built.

3.     Everything belongs to nature and the community.

4.     Peace is more important than any material asset.

5.     Continual pursuit of detachment from any monetary system. A self-sustainable community and population detached to any expectations of luxury.

6.     Prioritize quality over quantity (life/people/results) minimizing waste.

7.     Regular rotation of positions, roles, and authority.

8.     The application of the 5 languages of love for trading goods and services.

9.     Punishment is not a solution, but education, discipline, and behavioral improvement programs. Only dishonest behaviors and honoring traumas should be seen as a real problem.

10. Problem-solving mindset, in which every member of the community must live and work with a scientific method.

11. Organically develop skillsets and productive occupations for every member to enjoy.

12. Safety is judgment-free; every personality and diversity is part of a wholeness in continual improvement.

Qualities eligible for members of a natural society, for humans to reintegrate with nature, individuals must become more natural and more similar to animals in the wilderness:

·       No indoctrination: animals do not believe in deities or god, and they have everything they need, although they know they are connected to a network of everything, the TAO, the Oneness, we are all ONE.

·       Zero greed: Like most animals, they do not possess or desire to possess anything, not even another person; they protect their children and their food, belonging to an ecosystem and a sense of community in which everything is shared and respected.

·       Ethics: It is expected that everyone in the community is trusted, always says the truth, always be honest, with honest intentions, never take unfair advantages, and never abuse resources or power. Truth and self-regulation over emotions.

The education system

The number one driver of the education system is ethics, the pillars, foundation, and common denominator in every aspect of what we learn: honesty, science, conscious use of resources, and minimizing any negative impact on anything or anyone, the pursuit of win-win situations and decisions.

Ethics equals safety.

Parenting:

The education system should initially be carried out by qualified parents at first, teaching them values, respect, how to read and write, basic math, the scientific method, and any occupation they are engaged in. The parents and the community should evaluate the progress of the development of their children based on their authenticity in self-discovery and progress in performing anything they have curiosity about, analyzing the vibrational maturity by conducting past life regressions to understand lessons to be learned in this lifetime as spiritual beings experiencing a human life not as humans experiencing spirituality.

The development of children can be measured in 9 factors representing the 9 intelligences, discouraging competition with others and encouraging competition with their past selves only.

Assessing their interests as they grow and when a kid is noticeably curious about sexuality, introduce them to sexual education and share with other parents their experiences.

It is a learning process in which parents learn how to become better teachers and kids learn how to create a better generation.

Families should exchange children for short periods of time to receive feedback from the kids of other families and share it as constructive criticism for the community to improve and coach parents.

Regular parent reunions should be held to discuss progress and issues with their children in the education process.

Vocation, Passion, & Profession:

One of the human needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is intellectual achievements that we can group in 3 areas, vocation, passion, and profession.

Let's analyze intellectual achievements with this analogy. We all came to this world for two reasons:

1.     to find happiness

2.     and to find ourselves.

We can find happiness in what we do, and we can find ourselves in what we do. Once children have grown up and are ready to choose a focused occupation for the continuity of the community, the framework consists of them exploring with hands on experience what they do best, what they love doing, for choosing what they can specialize as a profession to help the community.

·       Vocation: what a person does best.

·       Passion: what a person loves doing.

·       Profession: what a person does to help the community.

This group of single individuals who are mature and ready to explore a profession should move to the center island, where they can learn several disciplines and explore occupations. In this area, new members outside of the community can be welcomed after passing a rigorous assessment, followed by a rehabilitation program to clean traumas, belief systems, and negative behaviors from the materialistic world.

It is important that, if possible, all members know how to perform the fundamental functions of all major occupations, and over the years of experience, specialize in transferring knowledge to the younger generations.

One important aspect to consider regarding the human anatomy and biology is that different than most animals, humans are born without fur, with most of our skin exposed, which suggests that early humans or ancestors of humans spent a lot of time in water, and the natural dating and sexual exploration happened without walls or privacy. It is remarkable to mention that sex in private is an unnatural social construct that can be unsafe for many reasons, since in private nobody really knows what happens, while group coital is observed.

Observation enables supervision to make group sex safer for exploring and finding a lifetime partner, an energetic and spiritual match that is not karmic.

Honoring the natural nudity of the human body, the center island is a clothing optional environment, where private sexual activity is discouraged among members and is considered a safety concern that must be addressed on a case-by-case basis, since it also could cause unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. In the event of an unplanned pregnancy, in this setting the biological father might be unknown for most cases, in which she would have 3 choices:

1. Relocate to the parenting training island during her pregnancy alone.

2. Choose a partner and relocate to the parenting training island as couple.

3. Wait in the center island until right before her birth labor to reolcate to the families island to receive support from the other families.

All females ovulating should communicate with those around them about their menstrual cycles. It is advisable that men get a vasectomy, which is reversible in most cases.

For a couple interested in private intimacy, a lifetime commitment ceremony should be carried out, similar to marriage. Time in which they move to the middle neighborhood, refer to the chapter entitled: "The True Purpose of Marriage" in the work of A Guide of the Divine Masculine by Yeshua Abraxas.

Those mature couples are assessed and trained before taking on the important role of becoming parents. The education system should assess their history, their ethics, and perform a SWOT analysis about their relationship, as well as their past lives and associated karma.

Below are some scientific short documentaries to support this logic.

True sexual drive of women and the invention of dildos:

Bonobos, the closest relatives to humans help us undersand how the natural sexuality can lead to peace:

The community should assign a continual improvement model and ways to assess and train future parents, comparing the educational structure to historical results and statistical analysis.

Once their relationship has been proven strong, and as a couple, to have the necessary knowledge, ethical values, emotional maturity, and qualities of leaders to grow leaders.

Knowledge is power; leaders make leaders by sharing their knowledge, their power; that’s the true role of parents.

Frequent rotation of roles

Humanity has a long history of detriments caused by sociopathy or addiction to power, and the fear of losing it. Keeping a community energetically clean is critical for true leadership to rule.

A way to prevent energetic stagnation and infection that can cause addiction to power due to seniority is the rotation of roles, in which positions of authority and technical specializations are released in a random phase to prequalified individuals. A smooth transition of knowledge, documentation, duties in the form of menthoring and coaching needs to happen during the swap of roles.

Disciplines and occupations

This community will require a wide range of specialized skills and occupations that can propel the well-being and lifestyle of the habitants.

The practice of disciplines and any occupation becomes a hands-on trade school, that include but is not limited to:

·       Permaculture and agriculture

·       Herbalist

·       Natural and holistic medicines

·       First aid nursing

·       Pottery

·       Carpentry

·       Non-invasive mining

·       Welder

·       Tailor

·       Fishing

·       Hypnotherapy

·       Musician

·       Mechanical engineering

·       Electronic engineering

·       Chemical engineering

·       Biologist

·       Dentist

·       Plumber

·   Project management

All occupations and disciplines with demand should be practiced with environmental responsibility and ethics, in a way that is absent of abuse of natural resources.

Infrastructure to segregate the 3 groups

As we have elaborated throughout this project proposal, grouping the population into 3 major statuses can allow single people to explore naturally to choose the best lifetime partner in a way that those activities minimize interference with committed couples and their children.

There’s freedom for anyone to visit any of the neighborhoods, but different rules may apply accordingly, and everyone should respect the agreements of assigned residence.

This model of city should remain of low population so true leadership can grow and ensure everyone in the community is involved and has a vote, eliminating long chains of hierarchy levels, and bureaucracy that devalues the worth of individuals in the creation of inequality. 500 adult members is the maximum recommended number of adult inhabitants per Zion city. In the event that the population grows over 500 adult persons, the community shall equip several families to start a new city with the same structure, values, ethics, methods, and principles. Again, the purpose of keeping population low in a city is to avoid high levels of hierarchies.

This initiative can start in a smaller setting, 2 – 10 members who can survive in the wilderness as pioneers. While there’s land with trees and plenty of clean water available, it is important that those starting such an endeavor have a clear understanding of the concept of recreating a natural environment, along with strong ethical values and principles.

Every neighborhood should have a leadership group that makes scientific decisions for the community, not one leader, but as a collective board of directors, each one of them with equal influence and authority. Those roles rotate to give opportunity to every member to develop their leadership skills and sense of belonging and responsibility of the community as one cohesive organism.

A society in which every single member is a leader of ethics, honesty, values, respect, dedication, commitment, integrity, and responsibility.

 Access to outsiders is restricted, but scheduled small groups of tourist visits are allowed under escort. If anyone outside the community has a passion and strong interest in joining the community, the person has to pass a program of education, rehabilitation, trauma healing, past lives analysis, and engram removal, as well as a similar formation process for young children.

On the below chart it is described the levels of spiritual maturity:

 ·       In the center island, single people looking for a lifetime partner should represent the major workforce, and larger population, since many may choose to live freely in a loving community, and because they do not have to take care of and educate children, their time is focused on hands-on learning and productive tasks to deliver food, raw materials, and finished products to supply the families. Most permaculture gardens, mining, and infrastructures should be located in that area. If the materials needed are not found in that section of the city, there should be a direct, isolated path to the outside to transport the necessary goods toward the center of the city.

·       On the island, couples receiving the formation for parenting and strengthening their relationship are assigned to work together in similar activities of the center neighborhood, but with less specialization as helpers of secondary tasks and for transportation services, in a way that those couples can observe and interact with both groups, but especially with the families as part of their education system. If a couple doesn’t have a strong foundation and doesn’t qualify to become parents, they can choose to stay in that neighborhood indefinitely, split back to the singles area, or choose a polygamous relationship to build a family and receive the parenting education on that structure.

·       The outer neighborhood with families should be protected from outsiders and wildlife either by fences or a ring of water. They can produce any goods and services to train their children how to perform certain occupations and help them by experience choose what is their passion, vocation, and profession. This group is helped with food and products from the center and middle neighborhoods. A society that aims for the sustainable well-being of families and young children.

It is relevant that the land is planted with many fruit trees of all kinds everywhere, and the irrigation and purification of water is a priority, maximizing the collection and storage of rainwater to form plenty of swimming areas with fish that can serve as food. It is also important that every member is responsible for building their own shelter and generously help others to build shelters.

Legislation and rehabilitation system

A Zion city is autonomous, and no other entity should influence or dictate how anything operates in the sacred community.

Every neighborhood should have a leadership group that makes scientific decisions for the community, not one leader, but as a collective board of directors, each one of them with equal influence and authority. Those roles rotate to give opportunity to every member to develop their leadership skills and sense of belonging and responsibility of the community as one cohesive organism.

Intervention in the case of conflict resolution can be addressed using existing guides and traditional methods to keep the peace among all members.

In the case of abuse of any substance that alters the normal functionality of the brain and cognitive abilities, like alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, ayahuasca, psilocybin, salvia, or any other natural hallucinogen, the general rule is that any substance should only be allowed to be consumed during prepared, conscious ceremonies, in a container with specific intentions for self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Any use of the substances outside this is considered abuse since irresponsible use for recreation leads to alterations of the mind that can be irreversible and open portals to interdimensional beings to interfere with ethical living. Any individual abusing substances will have to be taken into a rehabilitation process.

In the unfortunate event of misconduct or actions from any of the members of the community that negatively affect or harm anyone, a counseling group is assigned to conduct investigations and gather evidence. It is recommended that their own family decides how to proceed and address any issue so it does not recur. The fundamental concept of this judicial process is that punishment does not improve behavior, but discipline and education do.

In the unfortunate event of misconduct or actions from any of the members of the community that negatively affect or harm anyone, a counseling group is assigned to conduct investigations and gather evidence. It is recommended that their own family decides how to proceed and address any issue so it does not recur. The fundamental concept of this judicial process is that punishment does not improve behavior, but discipline and education do.

Hypnotherapy, past-life analysis, engram removal, meditation, and many other methods can be applied to address the root cause of negative behaviors, and if any energetic attachment is behind misconduct, dishonesty, and/or violence. In the worst case scenario, in which a person completely neglects all kinds of help or behavioral improvement, the person will be asked to leave the city and be exiled, equipping them with tools and resources to find another place or create their own living environment. A very compassionate system.

Benefits and Goals

Reintegration of humanity to a natural, organic setting for finding a lifetime partner.

Humanity has become self-destructive and detrimental to nature due to belief systems, rules, stereotypes, and conditioning that separated us from our organic, natural way of living.

Recreating an environment closely resembling the conditions in which the ancestors of humans lived is an ethical endeavor to propel the future of humanity.

Segregation of the population by status to minimize interference of dating activities with the formation of functional families

Sexual crimes and misconduct have created a major wound in humanity, separating the population exploring sexuality from those who have found a proper and stable partnership, which plays a crucial role in keeping a safe environment while maximizing the experience of actively dating populations. The center island or neighborhood as a clothing-optional ground would represent the Garden of Eden, in which sexuality can be explored naturally without conditioning, stereotypes, or social constructs that are unnatural and detrimental to a healthy sexual life.

Recreating environments that mirror the conditions in which humans originally evolved and reintegrating humans back with nature could serve as fertile ground for profound scientific inquiry into our natural ways of living and relating.

Family and safety come first!

An education system based on science and ethics that is oriented to educate parents to develop functional families

Educating new generations with solid ethical standards and foundations will ensure the development of an advanced civilization of happy individuals and functional families.

Educating new generations with solid ethical standards and foundations is not simply about transmitting knowledge; it is about cultivating wisdom, integrity, and compassion. In an off‑grid eco‑community, education becomes the heartbeat of civilization, ensuring that every child grows into a balanced individual capable of sustaining both personal happiness and collective harmony.

Foundations of Ethical Learning

• Holistic Curriculum: Lessons blend practical trades (permaculture, carpentry, medicine) with philosophy, ethics, and spiritual inquiry. Children learn not only how to build, heal, and create, but why these actions must honor the earth and humanity.

• Experiential Learning: Education is hands‑on. A child might learn biology by tending aquaponic systems, ethics by participating in council circles, and responsibility by caring for animals or gardens.

• Mentorship Culture: Elders and skilled artisans guide youth, passing down traditions while encouraging innovation. This intergenerational exchange ensures continuity and progress.

Building Functional Families

• Shared Values: Families are united by a common ethical framework—respect for nature, honesty, empathy, and cooperation.

• Conflict Resolution: Children grow up witnessing restorative practices, learning to resolve disagreements with dialogue rather than domination.

• Balance of Roles: Parents, mentors, and community members collectively nurture children, creating a supportive web that strengthens family bonds.

Toward an Advanced Civilization

• Happy Individuals: By grounding education in ethics and purpose, individuals develop resilience, creativity, and joy. Happiness is not sought externally but cultivated internally through meaningful contribution.

• Functional Families: Families thrive when their members are aligned with shared values, reducing dysfunction and fostering stability.

• Civilizational Progress: A society built on ethical education produces leaders who prioritize sustainability, justice, and compassion. This becomes the seed of an advanced civilization—one that measures progress not by material wealth, but by collective well‑being.

The happiness of individuals can be measured holistically using 4 factors of happiness:

• Health: If our health is compromised, our happiness is compromised, a happy individual requires good health.

• Family: Family relationships affect all social aspects of a person, focusing a community to grow functional families and good family relations is a factor of long-term happiness.

• Wealth: Different from the materialistic world, wealth can be described as the supply of all necessary physical conditions to enjoy life, plenty of water, healthy friendships and relationships, shelter, healthy food, and the essential needs of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

• Spirituality: A culture that promotes self-discovery, self-love, self-esteem, and spiritual exploration can enhance the spiritual well-being of individuals.

  
  

The four factors can be measured and traced over time using this happiness self-assessment chart:

✨ Narrative Example

Imagine a morning in the community:Children gather in a sunlit circle, guided by an elder herbalist. Today’s lesson is about medicinal plants, but it begins with a reflection on gratitude—why healing must always respect the balance of nature. Later, they join carpenters to learn how to build with reclaimed wood, discussing how every nail and beam carries responsibility. In the evening, families share stories around the fire, reinforcing the values of honesty, courage, and kindness.

Through these rhythms, education becomes more than schooling—it becomes initiation into a way of life that ensures the flourishing of individuals, families, and civilization itself.

Global self-sustainable civilization with zero environmental footprint

A conscious society that lives in harmony with nature—embracing permaculture principles and rejecting pollution—can safeguard the continuity of the human species. By honoring natural resources, protecting wildlife, and halting the mass extinction driven by human activity, such a community ensures a sustainable future.

The greater aspiration is to replicate these Zion eco‑cities across the globe, thoughtfully adapting their concepts to diverse climates and geographical landscapes.

Project Schedule and Cost Baseline

Let’s analyze 3 perspectives of the investment for the implementation of Zion:

1) Completely Primitive Development

As mentioned previously, with enough prosperous land with plenty of water resources or regular rain, a small group of pioneers can start a community using primitive techniques to build shelters and develop tools like the example, which should not represent any monetary investment if the land is owned.

2) Education Focused Development

2)    In the second investment scenario, utilizing an existing housing community in which neighbors are segregated into the 3 groups by status, focusing on education only to form family-oriented schooling in which parents are responsible for the education of their kids. This can be sustained and financed by people embracing these concepts to make the necessary relocations and keep their same jobs and professions, to gradually adjust their lifestyle to adopt the eco-friendly community by producing their own food, and relocating individuals who engage in dating activity to a separate neighborhood. This type of investment mainly requires the organization of multiple families and individuals.

3) Full Modern Development

For the full implementation of a more ideal version of Zion as a Family-Oriented City to harbor up to 500 adults, located in Central Florida, USA; the estimations include:

§  Sizing the length of the land

§  Cost of acquiring a piece of land

§  Labor and equipment to modify the terrain

§  Development of water purification, fertilization, and irrigation systems

§  Materials and labor to build the necessary eco-friendly housing and structures

§  Purchase of tools and equipment for operational non-industrial agriculture and permaculture

Why Central Florida? Florida has a warm weather most of the year, beaches all around, and full of lakes, mangroves, and swamps, perhaps the land with conditions similar to the cradle of humanity, in the world's most influential country, the USA.

Estimations

To live sustainably within the Earth's natural resources, the available amount of biologically productive area per person is approximately 0.016 square kilometers (or 1.6 global hectares). This figure represents the planet's biocapacity divided by the current global population. 

However, the actual amount of land used by the average person globally is currently around 0.028 square kilometers (2.8 global hectares), which means humanity is in an ecological deficit, consuming resources faster than the planet can regenerate them. 

The specific amount of area needed for one person is not a fixed number and varies greatly depending on several factors:

• Lifestyle and Consumption: An individual in a developed country like the United States has a much larger ecological footprint (around 0.08 square kilometers) than someone in a less developed country due to differences in diet, energy use, and consumption of goods.

• Technology: Modern agricultural technologies like hydroponics can produce much more food in a smaller area compared to traditional farming methods.

• Resource Type: The area required to produce food (arable land) is different from that needed to absorb carbon dioxide emissions (forest land) or provide space for infrastructure.

• Resource Management: Efficient waste management and resource use can reduce the total area needed to support an individual. 

In essence, while about 0.016 square kilometers are available per person on a sustainable basis globally, the current average human lifestyle requires more land than that to be supported by natural resources.

Summary of Land Requirements

Project Overview and Key Assumptions

Cost Baseline and Project Schedule for a Self-Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Permaculture Community in Rural Florida

Introduction

The vision of building a self-sustainable, eco-friendly community using permaculture and pre-industrial farming methods is both ambitious and timely, especially in the context of climate resilience, food sovereignty, and regenerative living. This report presents a comprehensive cost baseline and phased project schedule for developing such a community on 3,500 acres of rural land in Florida, designed to support up to 500 adults. The analysis integrates land acquisition, surveying, terrain modification for water features, eco-friendly infrastructure, agricultural systems, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational planning. All estimates are grounded in current market data, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for sustainable development.

Project Overview and Key Assumptions

Before delving into the detailed cost breakdown and schedule, it is essential to clarify the project's scope and the assumptions underlying the calculations:

• Location: Rural Florida, leveraging the state's favorable climate for year-round agriculture and access to rural development incentives.

• Land Size: 3,500 acres, with half (1,750 acres) dedicated to lakes and water management.

• Land Cost: $10,000 per acre, reflecting rural market averages for large parcels.

• Lake Construction: 1,750 acres of lakes, sealed with a 1-centimeter layer of bentonite clay (cost: $800/ton, density: 593 kg/m³).

• Community Size: Designed for 500 adults, with infrastructure scaled accordingly.

• Eco-Friendly Construction: Housing and communal structures built using natural materials (e.g., straw bale, cob, hempcrete) and renewable energy systems.

• Permaculture and Pre-Industrial Farming: Emphasis on hand tools, animal-drawn implements, and minimal mechanization.

• Regulatory Compliance: Full adherence to Florida's environmental, zoning, and wetland regulations.

• Contingency: 10% of total hard costs, reflecting industry standards for construction risk management.

• Inflation: All costs are adjusted to 2026 dollars where possible.

• Financing: Assumes a mix of equity, USDA rural development loans, and potential grants.

Section 1: Land Acquisition and Legal Due Diligence

1.1 Land Acquisition

Purchasing 3,500 acres in rural Florida at $10,000 per acre is a significant upfront investment. This price is consistent with recent market data for large, undeveloped parcels in rural counties, especially those designated as Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO). The acquisition process involves:

• Title Search and Verification: Ensuring clear ownership, absence of liens, and compliance with local zoning.

• Environmental Assessment: Required for large-scale development, especially where wetlands or flood zones are present.

• Legal Fees: Covering contract negotiation, closing, and regulatory filings.

1.2 Due Diligence Costs

• Title Search: $2,000 (large parcel, multiple deeds).

• Environmental Assessment (Phase I & II): $15,000 (includes wetland delineation, soil tests, flood risk analysis).

• Legal Fees: $25,000 (complex transaction, multiple stakeholders).

• Permitting Fees: $10,000 (initial development, wetland impact, water management).

Total Land Acquisition & Due Diligence:

• Land Purchase: $35,000,000

• Due Diligence: $52,000

• Subtotal: $35,052,000

Section 2: Land Surveying and Topographic Mapping

Accurate surveying is critical for boundary definition, topographic mapping, and planning earthworks. For a property of this size, both boundary and topographic surveys are required.

2.1 Surveying Costs

• Boundary Survey: $300–$600 per acre for large parcels, with per-acre discounts for scale.

• Topographic Survey: $1,000–$2,500 per acre, but typically negotiated for large contiguous tracts; estimate $500/acre for scale.

• Wetland Delineation: Included in environmental assessment.

• Drone and GPS Mapping: Modern surveying uses drones and GPS for efficiency, reducing labor costs.

Calculation:

• Boundary Survey: 3,500 acres × $400/acre = $1,400,000

• Topographic Survey: 3,500 acres × $500/acre = $1,750,000

• Subtotal: $3,150,000

Note: Survey costs may be reduced through competitive bidding and use of advanced technologies, but regulatory requirements for wetland and flood zone mapping in Florida add complexity.

Section 3: Earthworks and Terrain Modification (Lake Construction)

3.1 Lake Sizing and Excavation

• Lake Area: 1,750 acres (half the property).

• Average Depth: Assumed 2 meters (for ecological balance and water storage).

• Excavation Volume: 1,750 acres × 4,046.86 m²/acre × 2 m = 14,164,010 m³.

3.2 Excavation Costs

• Excavation Rate: $10–$30 per m³, depending on soil type, access, and equipment.

• Swell Factor: Clay soils swell by 20% when excavated; trucking and disposal costs must be adjusted accordingly.

Calculation:

• Adjusted Volume (with swell): 14,164,010 m³ × 1.2 = 16,996,812 m³

• Excavation Cost (average $20/m³): 16,996,812 m³ × $20 = $339,936,240

3.3 Bentonite Clay Liner

• Liner Thickness: 1 cm = 0.01 m

• Liner Volume: 1,750 acres × 4,046.86 m²/acre × 0.01 m = 70,820 m³

• Bentonite Density: 593 kg/m³

• Total Bentonite Required: 70,820 m³ × 593 kg/m³ = 41,995,060 kg = 41,995 metric tons

• Bentonite Cost: $800/ton

• Total Bentonite Cost: 41,995 tons × $800 = $33,596,000

3.4 Labor and Equipment

• Heavy Equipment Rental: Excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, compactors; estimated at $5,000,000 for duration.

• Labor: Skilled operators, supervisors, safety personnel; estimated at $7,500,000 (multi-year, large crew).

3.5 Permitting and Environmental Compliance

• Wetland Impact Permits: $50,000 (complex, multi-agency review).

• Mitigation Fees: $500,000 (offsetting wetland loss, required by Florida DEP).

Total Earthworks & Lake Construction:

• Excavation: $339,936,240

• Bentonite Clay: $33,596,000

• Equipment Rental: $5,000,000

• Labor: $7,500,000

• Permitting & Mitigation: $550,000

• Subtotal: $386,582,240

Section 4: Water Management Systems (Purification, Irrigation, Fertilization)

4.1 Water Purification

• Constructed Floating Wetlands (CFWs): Nature-based solution for water treatment, cost $15–$2,537/m² CAPEX, $0.5–$181/m²/year OPEX.

• Scale: Assume 5% of lake surface (1,750 acres × 4,046.86 m²/acre × 0.05 = 354,100 m²).

• CAPEX (average $500/m²): 354,100 m² × $500 = $177,050,000

• OPEX (average $10/m²/year): 354,100 m² × $10 = $3,541,000/year

4.2 Irrigation Systems

• Drip Irrigation: Efficient, low-energy systems for permaculture; $1,500/acre for installation.

• Total Irrigated Area: 1,750 acres (farming and permaculture zones).

• Irrigation Cost: 1,750 acres × $1,500 = $2,625,000

4.3 Fertilization Systems

• Composting Facilities: Centralized composting for nutrient recycling; $250,000 for facility and equipment.

• Distribution Network: $500,000 (pipes, pumps, labor).

4.4 Water Storage and Pumping

• Water Storage Tanks/Cisterns: $1,000,000 (distributed across community).

• Pumping Systems: Solar-powered pumps, $2,000,000 (includes installation, controls).

• Energy Cost for Pumping: Estimated at $0.15–$0.30/kWh, with annual operating cost of $250,000.

Total Water Management Systems:

• Purification (CFWs): $177,050,000

• Irrigation: $2,625,000

• Fertilization: $750,000

• Storage & Pumping: $3,000,000

• Subtotal: $183,425,000

Section 5: Eco-Friendly Housing and Communal Structures

5.1 Housing Units

• Unit Size: Average 800 ft² per adult (shared and private spaces).

• Total Units: 500 adults × 800 ft² = 400,000 ft²

• Construction Cost (Straw Bale, Cob, Hempcrete): $130–$150/ft².

• Total Housing Cost: 400,000 ft² × $140 = $56,000,000

5.2 Communal Structures

• Community Center, Dining Hall, Workshops, Storage: 50,000 ft² × $180/ft² = $9,000,000

• Renewable Energy Microgrid: $2,119,908/MW for community-scale microgrid; estimate 2 MW for 500 adults = $4,239,816.

• Water and Wastewater Facilities: Composting toilets ($2,000/unit × 100 units = $200,000), centralized composting ($500,000), greywater recycling ($1,000,000).

5.3 Roads and Internal Infrastructure

• Access Roads: 10 miles × $5,549,319/mile (FDOT rural road cost) = $55,493,190.

• Paths, Trails, Bridges: $2,000,000

5.4 Permitting and Compliance

• Building Permits: $250,000 (multiple structures, alternative materials).

• Environmental Compliance: $100,000

Total Housing & Communal Structures:

• Housing: $56,000,000

• Communal Buildings: $9,000,000

• Renewable Energy: $4,239,816

• Water/Wastewater: $1,700,000

• Roads/Infrastructure: $57,493,190

• Permitting: $350,000

• Subtotal: $128,782,006

Section 6: Tools and Equipment for Non-Industrial Agriculture and Permaculture

6.1 Hand Tools and Implements

• Basic Tools (hoes, shovels, rakes, machetes, sickles, wheelbarrows): $200/adult × 500 = $100,000.

• Animal-Drawn Implements (ploughs, harrows, cultivators): $2,000/unit × 50 units = $100,000

• Seeders, Planters, Harvesters: $500,000 (shared equipment).

6.2 Irrigation and Water Management

• Drip Irrigation Kits: Included in Section 4.

• Rainwater Collection Systems: $250,000

6.3 Storage and Processing

• Granaries, Silos, Crates: $500,000

• Food Processing Equipment (dehydrators, canners, root cellars): $300,000

6.4 Livestock and Apiary Equipment

• Chicken Coops, Beehives, Grazing Fencing: $250,000

6.5 Maintenance and Replacement

• Annual Maintenance Reserve: $100,000

Total Tools & Equipment:

• Hand Tools: $100,000

• Animal Implements: $100,000

• Seeders/Harvesters: $500,000

• Storage/Processing: $800,000

• Livestock/Apiary: $250,000

• Maintenance Reserve: $100,000

• Subtotal: $1,850,000

Section 7: Permits, Environmental Assessments, and Regulatory Compliance

7.1 Wetland and Water Management Permits

• ERP Application Fees: $420/application × 10 = $4,200.

• Mitigation Credits: $500,000 (as above).

7.2 Building and Zoning Permits

• County and State Permits: $250,000 (as above).

7.3 Environmental Monitoring

• Annual Monitoring: $50,000/year

Total Permitting & Compliance:

• Permits: $254,200

• Monitoring: $50,000

• Subtotal: $304,200

Section 8: Community Governance, Staffing, and Operational Labor

8.1 Governance Structure

• Coordinator Salary: $67,983/year (GEN benchmark).

• Administrative Staff: 5 × $50,000 = $250,000/year

8.2 Operational Labor

• Farm Managers, Maintenance, Security, Health/Safety: 20 staff × $45,000 = $900,000/year

• Seasonal Labor: $200,000/year

8.3 Emergency Services

• EMS Equipment: $500,000 (ambulance, supplies, training).

• Annual EMS Operating Cost: $250,000

Total Governance & Staffing (Year 1):

• Coordinator/Admin: $317,983

• Operational Labor: $1,100,000

• EMS Setup: $500,000

• Subtotal: $1,917,983

Section 9: Long-Term Maintenance, Replacement, and Lifecycle Costs

9.1 Maintenance Reserve

• Asset Replacement Value (ARV): Estimated at $100,000,000 (buildings, infrastructure, equipment).

• Annual Maintenance (2% ARV): $2,000,000/year.

9.2 Equipment Replacement

• Annual Reserve: $250,000

9.3 Infrastructure Upgrades

• Annual Reserve: $500,000

Total Annual Maintenance & Replacement:

• Maintenance: $2,000,000

• Equipment Replacement: $250,000

• Infrastructure Upgrades: $500,000

• Subtotal: $2,750,000/year

Section 10: Contingency, Inflation, and Financing

10.1 Contingency

• 10% of Hard Costs: Applied to construction, earthworks, infrastructure, and equipment.

• Calculation: 

  • Earthworks & Lake Construction: $386,582,240 × 10% = $38,658,224

  • Housing & Communal Structures: $128,782,006 × 10% = $12,878,201

  • Water Management: $183,425,000 × 10% = $18,342,500

  • Tools & Equipment: $1,850,000 × 10% = $185,000

  • Total Contingency: $70,063,925

10.2 Inflation Adjustment

• Assume 3% annual inflation for multi-year build.

• Applied to labor, materials, and equipment.

• Estimated Impact: $10,000,000

10.3 Financing Costs

• Loan Origination Fees, Interest (first 3 years): $5,000,000

Total Contingency, Inflation, Financing:

• Contingency: $70,063,925

• Inflation: $10,000,000

• Financing: $5,000,000

• Subtotal: $85,063,925

Section 11: Health, Safety, and Emergency Services Provisioning

11.1 Health Clinic

• Construction and Equipment: $1,000,000

• Staffing (Year 1): $250,000

11.2 Fire Safety

• Fire Suppression Equipment: $500,000

• Training: $50,000

11.3 Emergency Planning

• Disaster Preparedness: $100,000

Total Health & Safety:

• Clinic: $1,000,000

• Staffing: $250,000

• Fire Safety: $550,000

• Emergency Planning: $100,000

• Subtotal: $1,900,000

Section 12: Summary Cost Baseline Table

Below is a consolidated table summarizing the major cost categories and itemized estimates for the project.

Note: Annual operational costs (maintenance, staffing, utilities) are additional and should be budgeted separately for sustainability.

Section 13: Phased Project Schedule and Timeline

A project of this scale requires a multi-year, phased approach. Below is a recommended schedule, with estimated durations for each major phase.

Total Estimated Timeline: 5 years (60 months) from land acquisition to full operational status.

Project Timeline Table

Section 14: Detailed Analysis and Context

Land Acquisition and Regulatory Complexity

Acquiring 3,500 acres in Florida requires navigating complex legal, environmental, and zoning frameworks. Rural counties offer lower prices and more flexible zoning, but wetland and flood zone regulations are stringent. Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) are mandatory for any activity affecting wetlands or surface waters, and mitigation may be required for unavoidable impacts. Early engagement with local agencies and environmental consultants is essential.

Surveying and Mapping

Large-scale surveys benefit from economies of scale, but the complexity of Florida's terrain (wetlands, flood zones, variable soils) increases costs. Modern technologies (drones, GPS) improve accuracy and efficiency, but regulatory requirements for wetland delineation and flood mapping remain labor-intensive.

Earthworks and Lake Construction

Excavating and lining 1,750 acres of lakes is the project's largest single cost. Bentonite clay is preferred for its eco-friendly, self-healing properties, but the sheer volume required (over 40,000 tons) drives costs. Excavation rates vary by soil type, with clay soils requiring more labor and equipment. Permitting for wetland impact is complex, and mitigation credits may be necessary to offset ecological loss.

Water Management Systems

Constructed floating wetlands (CFWs) offer a sustainable solution for water purification, nutrient recycling, and habitat creation. While initial capital costs are high, operational costs are moderate, and ecosystem benefits are substantial. Drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting maximize water efficiency, critical in Florida's variable climate. Solar-powered pumps and decentralized storage reduce energy costs and improve resilience.

Housing and Communal Structures

Eco-friendly construction methods (straw bale, cob, hempcrete) are well-suited to Florida's climate, offering high insulation, moisture buffering, and low embodied energy. Costs are comparable to conventional construction, but long-term energy savings and health benefits are significant. Communal buildings, renewable energy microgrids, and decentralized wastewater systems support community resilience and autonomy.

Tools and Equipment

Permaculture and pre-industrial farming rely on hand tools, animal-drawn implements, and minimal mechanization. Shared tool libraries and communal workshops reduce costs and promote resource efficiency. Investment in durable, multi-purpose tools supports long-term productivity and resilience.

Permitting and Compliance

Florida's regulatory environment is strict, especially regarding wetlands, water management, and alternative building methods. Early and ongoing engagement with agencies (DEP, Water Management Districts, county zoning) is essential. Permitting costs are modest compared to capital expenses, but delays and compliance failures can be costly.

Governance, Staffing, and Operations

Community governance requires skilled coordinators, administrative staff, and operational labor. Salaries are benchmarked to similar ecovillage and rural development projects. Emergency services (EMS, health clinic, fire safety) are critical in remote areas, with initial setup and ongoing operating costs.

Maintenance and Lifecycle Planning

Long-term maintenance is budgeted at 2% of asset replacement value, consistent with industry best practices. Annual reserves for equipment replacement and infrastructure upgrades ensure sustainability and resilience.

Contingency, Inflation, and Financing

A 10% contingency is standard for construction projects, covering unexpected costs, design changes, and market volatility. Inflation adjustments and financing costs are included to reflect multi-year build timelines and loan requirements.

Health, Safety, and Emergency Services

Remote communities require robust health, safety, and emergency services. Initial setup costs for clinics, fire suppression, and disaster preparedness are modest compared to overall capital expenses, but essential for community well-being.

Section 15: Food Production Capacity and Permaculture Design

Land Requirements

• Food Sovereignty: 2,000 m² (0.5 acre) per household can support a complete diet in tropical permaculture systems.

• Community Scale: 500 adults × 0.5 acre = 250 acres dedicated to intensive food production; remainder supports livestock, orchards, agroforestry, and wild harvesting.

Permaculture Principles

• Diversity: Polycultures, food forests, integrated livestock, and perennial crops maximize resilience and yield.

• Water Management: Swales, ponds, and drip irrigation optimize water use and support ecosystem health.

• Nutrient Cycling: Composting, mulching, and rotational grazing recycle nutrients and build soil fertility.

• Community Labor: Shared work, tool libraries, and barn-raising models reduce costs and build social capital.

Pre-Industrial Farming Tools

• Hand Tools: Hoes, sickles, machetes, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows.

• Animal-Drawn Implements: Ploughs, harrows, cultivators.

• Processing Equipment: Granaries, silos, food dehydrators, root cellars.

Food Storage and Distribution

• Root Cellars: Essential for winter storage and food security.

• Community Kitchens: Centralized processing and distribution support equitable access.

Section 16: Roads, Access, and Internal Infrastructure

Road Construction

• FDOT Rural Road Cost: $5.5M/mile for new two-lane roads.

• Internal Paths: Gravel, mulch, and permeable surfaces reduce runoff and support ecosystem health.

Utilities and Communications

• Off-Grid Power: Solar microgrid, battery storage, and backup generators.

• Water and Wastewater: Decentralized systems, composting toilets, greywater recycling.

• Telecommunications: Satellite internet, mesh networks for remote access.

Section 17: Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Stewardship

Wetland and Water Management

• ERP Permits: Required for any activity affecting wetlands or surface waters.

• Mitigation: Restoration, creation, or purchase of mitigation credits to offset impacts.

Building Codes and Alternative Materials

• Straw Bale, Cob, Hempcrete: Permitted in some counties with proper engineering and code compliance.

• Insurance and Resale: Alternative homes may face challenges in insurance and resale markets; documentation and advocacy are essential.

Community Governance

• Legal Structures: Co-op, Community Land Trust, LLC, or partnership models support equitable ownership and financing.

• Decision-Making: Consensus, sociocracy, or democratic models foster resilience and adaptability.

Section 18: Risk Management and Contingency Planning

Construction Risks

• Weather Delays: Florida's rainy season can impact earthworks and construction schedules.

• Material Price Volatility: Bentonite, straw, and natural materials may fluctuate in price.

• Regulatory Delays: Permitting and compliance can extend timelines.

Operational Risks

• Labor Shortages: Rural areas may face challenges in recruiting skilled labor.

• Health and Safety: Remote location increases risk; robust emergency planning is essential.

Contingency Strategies

• 10% Reserve: Covers unexpected costs, design changes, and market volatility.

• Phased Development: Allows for adaptation and learning over time.

Section 19: Sustainability, Resilience, and Community Impact

Environmental Benefits

• Carbon Sequestration: Soil building, reforestation, and regenerative agriculture draw down carbon.

• Water Cycle Restoration: Lakes, wetlands, and permaculture design restore natural hydrology.

• Biodiversity: Polycultures, food forests, and habitat creation support wildlife.

Social and Economic Impact

• Food Sovereignty: Community-scale production reduces dependence on external markets.

• Economic Resilience: Shared resources, cooperative labor, and local enterprise support sustainability.

• Health and Well-Being: Clean water, nutritious food, and strong social networks foster resilience.

Long-Term Viability

• Maintenance Planning: Annual reserves and lifecycle budgeting ensure sustainability.

• Community Governance: Adaptive, participatory models support long-term success.

Section 20: Conclusion and Recommendations

Building a self-sustainable, eco-friendly community on 3,500 acres in rural Florida is a complex, multi-year endeavor requiring substantial capital investment, careful planning, and robust governance. The cost baseline presented here—over $800 million in initial capital—reflects the scale and ambition of the project, with major expenses in earthworks, water management, housing, and infrastructure. Phased development over five years allows for adaptation, learning, and risk management.

Key recommendations for success include:

• Early Engagement: Work closely with local agencies, environmental consultants, and community stakeholders from the outset.

• Robust Planning: Invest in detailed surveys, environmental assessments, and master planning to avoid costly delays.

• Sustainable Design: Prioritize nature-based solutions, renewable energy, and permaculture principles for long-term resilience.

• Adaptive Governance: Foster participatory, equitable decision-making and flexible legal structures.

• Risk Management: Maintain contingency reserves, monitor inflation, and plan for operational sustainability.

• Community Building: Invest in health, safety, and social infrastructure to support well-being and resilience.

With careful planning, strong leadership, and a commitment to sustainability, this project can serve as a model for regenerative living, climate resilience, and community empowerment in the 21st century.

Appendix: Cost Baseline and Project Schedule Tables

Cost Baseline Table

Project Timeline Table

Assumptions and Notes:

• All costs are estimates based on current market data and may vary by location, design, and regulatory requirements.

• Phased development allows for adaptation and learning, reducing risk and improving outcomes.

• Annual operational costs (maintenance, staffing, utilities) are additional and must be budgeted for long-term sustainability.

• Community governance, participatory planning, and adaptive management are critical for success.