http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/04/co-op-canyon-integrates-food-into-architecture.php
The Re:Vision Dallas competition was set up by a New York/Los Angeles architecture firm called Standard. The purpose was to create a way for people to "live cooperatively, produce their own food and work together to build a community." This has not happened....yet. The winner was Co-op Canyon, which would overlooks a canyon and would be worked on by 1,000 people. These individuals would all gain equity by building the area, growing food, keeping up with maintenance, providing education, and creating conservation programs. The group would create the Community Farm, which would be located throughout backyards. Small cookouts would take place in the terraces of some of the workers. There would be a farmer's market in the area, as well as a Community Kitchen, where produce from the Community Farm would be eaten. There would be great communication amongst the people, in which healthy diet tips and cooking ideas would be exchanged in the Kitchen. Additionally, there would be a day care center, a fitness center, and food nutrition/taste testing classes in the Co-op Canyon.
I really like the idea of the Co-op Canyon because I think it would be great for the environment. These 1,000 people would want to be a part of the group because of their passion for helping the Earth. However, this article did not mention if outsiders were allowed in for a visit or to join. It also did not say how long these people would be living in this type of environment and if the buildings and resources were environmentally friendly. With the descriptions given, Co-op Canyon almost seems like a cult, in my opinion.
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