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A variety of links that relate to Sun Villages in some way.

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Video – ‘Going Local: Creating Self-Reliant Communities in the Global Age’ 
In this video, Michael H. Shuman explains why local investment is the way to go.

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Resources that have shaped our design and ethos:

A Pattern Language:  
is a 1977 book on architecture, urban design and community livability based on villages around the world, that is still one of the best-selling books on architecture. 

Permaculture a book by Bill Mollison.  Bill was a personal friend of Sun Villages founders Garry and Stina and Sun Villages is a response to Bill's talks on local economies and finance.

Cohousing a book by Chuck Durett.  Sun Villages is a form of cohousing. 
Sun Villages co-founder Stina co-presented with Chuck at Sydney University's Community By Design event when he appeared on ABC radio. 

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Other Resources:

​Village Habitat -
 is an American firm that implements "Village Design Principles" that draw inspiration from real life experiences with ancient villages and also Permaculture, A Pattern Language and Co-housing.

Housing advocacy:

www.pennycarpe.wordpress.com  Queanbeyan based OWL advocating for increased womens' home ownership.

Housing Advocacy article - People we care about.



Local Queanbeyan Links

Here's an article about Sun Villages from The Queanbeyan Age ​


Queanbeyan Local Council

Visit Queanbeyan (tourism)

Walking and Cycling tracks in Canberra-Queanbeyan

Googong Sustainable Housing Project

Queanbeyan cultural events

Capital Events Queanbeyan markets

Queanbeyan Sustainability Group

Queanbeyan Community Garden

Queanbeyan Uniting Church Community Garden

Queanbeyan Multicultural Centre


Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre

Queanbeyan Stage Whispers

Local Canberra links

Canberra Organic Growers Society

Canberra Environment Center

See-Change Canberra

Music and singing groups in Canberra area

Canberra Multicultural Festival

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Floriade Festival

International

Fellowship Of Intentional Communities - has a directory of intentional communities around the world that includes a listing for 
Sun Villages Queanbeyan. They also define and promote intentional community.



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