Village Founders Handbook (Full Blueprint)
1. Purpose of the Handbook
This handbook provides a comprehensive blueprint for founding a new 300-person micro-utopia under Solon Papageorgiou's framework. It includes cultural foundations, infrastructure, contribution systems, governance-by-mediation, and federation alignment.
2. Foundational Philosophy
Micro-utopias rely on:
- Post-monetary contribution culture
- Voluntary participation
- Human-scale social systems (150–300 people)
- Ecological sufficiency
- Conflict resolution through restorative processes
- Federation cooperation without centralization
3. The Founding Circle
3.1 Composition
A founding circle consists of 12–25 members representing:
- Land & ecological planning
- Construction & energy
- Food systems
- Culture & education
- Health & care
- Mediation & conflict processes
3.2 Responsibilities
- Model the culture that will define the community.
- Conduct pre-settlement agreements.
- Establish contribution rhythms.
- Coordinate village layout, infrastructure, and launch.
4. Land & Ecological Design
4.1 Land Requirements
- 15–40 hectares
- Water access
- Mixed ecological zones
4.2 Village Layout
- Central commons
- Housing clusters of 20–30 people
- Food forests and gardens
- Workshops, learning hubs, medical hub
- Renewable energy microgrid
5. Housing Blueprint
- 300-person cluster-based layout
- Natural materials prioritized
- Hybrid private-communal balance
- Passive solar & cooling
6. Food Sovereignty Systems
- 60–80% local food independence in year 1
- 100% achievable by year 3
- Agroforestry, greenhouses, aquaponics, grains, orchards
7. Energy & Water
- Renewable microgrid: solar + wind hybrid
- Water systems: wells + rain capture
- On-site purification
8. Contribution System (Post-Monetary)
8.1 Principles
No hours, credits, or accounting. Contribution emerges from:
- Social visibility
- Mutual interdependence
- Cultural norms of participation
9. Mediation & Culture
- No laws or punishments
- Restorative circles
- Culture teams maintain norms through gentleness & modeling
10. Federation Integration
- Connects to other villages
- Shared healthcare, learning, specialized workshops
- Inter-village mobility
Daughter Village Launch Kit (Full Blueprint)
1. Purpose
The Daughter Village Launch Kit enables an existing micro-utopia to seed a new one once population approaches 300.
2. When to Split
A village splits when:
- Population exceeds ~280
- Contribution efficiency decreases
- Social cohesion begins to dilute
3. Splitting Process
3.1 Preparation Phase
- Hold federation-style decision circles
- Identify volunteers for the daughter village
- Create an inter-village cultural pact
3.2 Forming the Daughter Circle
- 30–60 initial pioneers
- Skills matrix for balanced founding team
- Cultural steward team established first
4. Land Identification
- Selected within 3–20 km for resource continuity
- Ecological mapping conducted by both villages
- Founding agreement signed
5. Resource Transfer Protocol
- Tools lent, not given
- Food support for first 120 days
- Rotational care teams
6. Construction Roadmap
6.1 Phase 1
- Shelters + basic utilities
- Community hub + kitchen
6.2 Phase 2
- Permanent homes
- Food systems
- Workshops and learning hubs
6.3 Phase 3
- Health hub
- Energy grid expansion
- Federation connection
7. Cultural Continuity
- Weekly joint circles
- Inter-village festivals
- Rotational hosting to prevent insularity
8. First-Year Milestones
- Month 3: full housing established
- Month 6: food production sustainable
- Month 12: full contribution stability reached
Unified Federation Constitution (Post-Governance Edition)
1. Purpose of the Constitution
To formalize post-governance cooperation across 10–100 micro-utopian villages without centralizing authority.
2. Core Principles
- Autonomy of each village.
- Non-coercion as foundational.
- Restorative processes instead of laws.
- Open exchange of people, skills, and resources.
- Voluntary federations, not required memberships.
3. Structure of the Federation
3.1 The Federation Council (Non-Governing)
Composed of one delegate from each village.
3.2 Purpose
- Knowledge exchange
- Resource coordination
- Emergency support
- Shared healthcare and education protocols
3.3 Not a Government
No authority to:
- Create laws
- Enforce rules
- Levy taxes
- Override villages
4. Inter-Village Agreements
4.1 Mobility Agreement
Residents may move freely between villages.
4.2 Resource Sharing Protocols
Villages share:
- Specialty medical teams
- Workshops
- Tools
- Renewable energy surplus
4.3 Conflict Between Villages
Handled via:
- Joint mediation teams
- Federation circle processes
5. Federation Services
5.1 Healthcare Network
- Specialty hubs
- Rotational surgical teams
5.2 Learning Network
- Inter-village apprenticeships
- Mobile teachers
5.3 Ecological Shared Projects
- Watershed protection
- Seed banks
- Renewable grids
6. Expanding the Federation
- New villages admitted after cultural alignment
- Daughter villages are auto-admitted
- Maximum recommended federation size: 25,000 people
7. Amendments
- Only via 100% consensus of villages
- Any village may withdraw peacefully
