Our community has at its heart a sprawling ten acre park that exhibits a
             wide range of indigenous plant and animal life. Walking and bicycle paths
             wind through the park, which also provides clean air within an otherwise
             urban area. Moreover, next to the park is a huge recreation center complete
             with a well-stocked public library and athletic facilities as well as a
             small independent movie theater. Streets in our community seem like natural
             extensions of the park, as they are lined with shade-bearing trees. We have
             instituted a moratorium on chain stores and restaurants: all businesses
             here will be independent, small-scale operations. The shopping district is
             walking distance from all the residences, which discourages vehicle traffic
             and encourages people to get some exercise and to take advantage of the
             pleasing aesthetics of the neighborhood. There is a moratorium on vehicular
             traffic in many parts of the community, and parking lots have been set up
             on its perimeters. The neighborhood is located near a hub of public
             transportation, offering direct connections to almost anywhere in the city.
             A large community garden, including a greenhouse, offers a space to grow
             organic vegetables and fruits so food is as fresh and local as possible.
             Waste water in our community is reclaimed to be used for agriculture.
             We have implemented a composting program that benefits the community garden
             directly. Residential consumption of tap water will be limited to prevent
             waste; tap water is also not chemically treated with chlorine. Our
             recycling program is extensive: we process just about every type of
             commonly-used material, as we have located markets for all of them. New
             homes and businesses are built using revolutionary building products made
             with recycled materials and no new lumber. All homes and businesses are
             being gradually transferred to solar and wind power, as we are easing our
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