### Phase 0: Foundation (6-12 months) #### Legal & Administrative Setup - Form Community Land Trust legal entity - File for non-profit status - Establish initial bylaws and governance structure - Begin zoning/PUD application process - Secure initial funding through member buy-ins and grants #### Core Group Formation (25-50 people) - Recruit founding members with diverse, essential skills - Focus on individuals with: - Construction/trades experience - Agricultural knowledge - Community organizing experience - Legal/administrative expertise - Establish initial cultural framework and decision-making processes - Begin skill-sharing and cross-training programs #### Land Acquisition & Planning - Purchase 100-200 acres with: - Water access - Agricultural potential - Reasonable distance to urban areas - Favorable zoning potential - Complete environmental impact studies - Develop [[master site plan - village living]] - Begin permitting process #### Triggers to Phase 1 - Legal framework established - Core group formed (25+ committed members) - Initial funding secured - Land acquired - Basic permits obtained ### Phase 1: Basic Infrastructure (12-18 months) #### Essential Systems 1. Water - Well drilling or water rights secured - Basic filtration system - Initial storage capacity - Emergency backup systems 2. Power - Grid connection established - Initial solar array (50kW) - Battery backup system - Basic distribution network 3. Waste Management - Septic system or alternative treatment - Composting system - Recycling setup - Greywater management #### Initial Housing (50-100 residents) - Temporary accommodations for builders - First permanent housing `cluster` - Mix of shared houses and apartments - Common kitchen/dining space - Basic communal facilities - Focus on quick, efficient construction #### Food Systems Start - Initial garden plots (2-3 acres) - Basic greenhouse - Small orchard plantings - Temporary food storage - [[mobile chicken coop - forest gardening]] #### Triggers to Phase 2 - Basic infrastructure functional - Initial housing complete - First food production successful - Community systems working - Positive cash flow ### Phase 2: Core Systems (18-24 months) #### Food Production Expansion - Expand gardens to 10 acres - Establish food forest (5 acres) - Build main greenhouse complex - Develop preservation facilities - Create permanent storage systems #### Housing Expansion (100-250 residents) - Additional housing clusters - More diverse housing options - Expanded common facilities - Workshop spaces #### Community Systems - Healthcare clinic - Education spaces - Shared workshops - Enhanced communication infrastructure - Transportation system (paths, vehicles) #### Triggers to Stage 3 - Core systems stable - Community size >100 - Food production >25% of needs - Strong governance functioning - Cultural framework established ### Phase 3: Refinement (24-36 months) #### Advanced Infrastructure - Expanded renewable energy - Water recycling systems - Advanced waste processing - Internet/communications backbone #### Economic Development - Internal exchange systems - External revenue streams - Surplus management - Resource sharing platforms #### Cultural Development - Education programs - Arts/culture spaces - Recreation facilities - Community events/traditions #### Triggers to Phase 4 - Systems proven sustainable - Community size >250 - Food production >50% of needs - Economic stability achieved - Strong cultural identity ### Phase 4: Expansion (36+ months) #### Scale to Full Capacity (500-1000 residents) - Complete housing development - Full infrastructure capacity - Comprehensive food systems - Complete community facilities #### Systems Integration - Automated resource management - Advanced monitoring systems - Integrated planning tools - Community feedback loops ### Critical Success Factors #### Early Phase Priorities 1. `Strong legal foundation` 2. Core group cohesion 3. Basic needs security 4. Clear communication systems 5. Flexible, adaptable planning #### Risk Management 1. Maintain financial reserves 2. Multiple backup systems 3. `Skill redundancy` 4. Phased growth control 5. Regular assessment cycles #### Community Building 1. Regular community gatherings 2. Shared work projects 3. `Skill-sharing programs` 4. Conflict resolution systems 5. Cultural development activities