If it's Friday, I must be restless. Again.
Jun. 8th, 2007 02:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grammarwomanNow that the outflux of people from C-U is gradually turning into an influx (Yay, ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
the_sween and hecateuse!), it’s got me thinking about my old dream of building a commune. Aside from having a large group of some of my favorite people living close by, there were other ideas that appealed to me to make up my SimCommune (or would that be CommUtopia?).
Basic layout: I’m picturing a large suburban square block, at least 5 or 6 houses on a side, with a big old green space in the middle. This confined park would include a large garden area, both ornamental and food-bearing, plus big trees for climbing and tree houses, and a vast expanse of grass (or other groundcover that would stand up to pounding foot traffic) with playground equipment for all ages and species. For my own personal space, I’d still want a fenced-in portion attached to my house (with a gate out to the interior park, of course); it’s so easy to let the dog in and out instead of having to leash her all the time.
Community center: A large group of people needs a large space to meet, so a big gathering hall with room for seating and a stage would be a must, hooked up with all the latest technology for movie viewing, dance parties, plays, and so on. There’d also be a two-story library for printed literature and all other types of media, looking eerily similar to the library at Trinity College, with awesome rolling ladders, big tables, and plenty of cozy chairs and a fireplace. Plus, there would be individual classrooms and kidcare spaces, and a computing center (wifi all over the place). For rainy days, a gymnasium with a running track might be good, and an exercise center with fun equipment. Ooo, and an enclosed swimming pool that could be opened up on beautiful days, and a hot-tub, sauna, kiddy wading pool, and other water toys. A big-ass commercial kitchen with top-of-the-line equipment would be a must, for group meal prep and culinary classes.
Events: group spirituality meetings, perhaps UUish in approach, with education for all ages on different religions and philosophies. Community childcare and schooling. Actual wage-producing onsite jobs like produce supply, software programming, baked goods production, maybe a restaurant.
Impractical to the extreme, I know, but little daydreams like this keep me entertained.
Anyone want to join me? Any suggestions/additions/deletions for what would be on your ideal list?
the_sween and hecateuse!), it’s got me thinking about my old dream of building a commune. Aside from having a large group of some of my favorite people living close by, there were other ideas that appealed to me to make up my SimCommune (or would that be CommUtopia?).Basic layout: I’m picturing a large suburban square block, at least 5 or 6 houses on a side, with a big old green space in the middle. This confined park would include a large garden area, both ornamental and food-bearing, plus big trees for climbing and tree houses, and a vast expanse of grass (or other groundcover that would stand up to pounding foot traffic) with playground equipment for all ages and species. For my own personal space, I’d still want a fenced-in portion attached to my house (with a gate out to the interior park, of course); it’s so easy to let the dog in and out instead of having to leash her all the time.
Community center: A large group of people needs a large space to meet, so a big gathering hall with room for seating and a stage would be a must, hooked up with all the latest technology for movie viewing, dance parties, plays, and so on. There’d also be a two-story library for printed literature and all other types of media, looking eerily similar to the library at Trinity College, with awesome rolling ladders, big tables, and plenty of cozy chairs and a fireplace. Plus, there would be individual classrooms and kidcare spaces, and a computing center (wifi all over the place). For rainy days, a gymnasium with a running track might be good, and an exercise center with fun equipment. Ooo, and an enclosed swimming pool that could be opened up on beautiful days, and a hot-tub, sauna, kiddy wading pool, and other water toys. A big-ass commercial kitchen with top-of-the-line equipment would be a must, for group meal prep and culinary classes.
Events: group spirituality meetings, perhaps UUish in approach, with education for all ages on different religions and philosophies. Community childcare and schooling. Actual wage-producing onsite jobs like produce supply, software programming, baked goods production, maybe a restaurant.
Impractical to the extreme, I know, but little daydreams like this keep me entertained.
Anyone want to join me? Any suggestions/additions/deletions for what would be on your ideal list?
