Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood

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Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood

Located in Sukawati, Bali, Indonesia

Mission Statement
The basis of Taman Petanu is a deep commitment to preserve and enhance Bali’s environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability. It is being created to demonstrate a model for sustainable living and community empowerment that upholds the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which balances our harmony with man, nature, and God or Universal Energy.

Community Description
The Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood is a beautiful 1.5 Hectare property just 15 minutes south of Ubud, Bali. The founders came together and began to form the community vision in 2009. As of December 2015, construction on the common facilities has finished and half of members’ homes are completed or under construction.

The neighborhood includes 18 self-contained private plots, which are supported by a range of common access facilities including: centralized waste and wastewater treatment, permaculture landscaping, pool, playground, barbecue & gathering area, amphitheater and pavilion for workshops and events. When purchasing a lot, members also purchase a share in the common facilities proportional to their lot size.

Please see our website for updated details on opportunities to purchase a lot or live in the neighborhood.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 2 hectares
Current Residence Types: Lots to build on
Current Number of Residences: 5
Planned number of residences: 18
Planned Residence Types: Lots to build on
Housing Provided: Purchase
Land owned by: Individual community member(s)
Additional Comments:
Each members own their own plot and co-own the commons. Each member designs and develops their own house subject to compliance with community guidelines and approval from other members.

Membership
Adult Members: 35
Child Members: 6
Non-member Residents: 3
Percent Women: 50%
Percent Men: 50%
Percent Transgender: 0%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
Please email info@tamanpetanu.com to set up an appointment for visiting. We are happy to give tours to visitors who have made an appointment, with small donations requested. We have no visitor accommodation or volunteer opportunities at this time.
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
Send a letter of intent to the community. If all members feel that it is a good match, the applicant fills out a description of needs and pays a deposit, upon which they are considered a member.
Please see the full description at http://www.tamanpetanu.com/join- ... lication-proceedure
Additional Comments:
We respect everyone’s spiritual practices. We adapt to the local Balinese Hindu traditions in placing daily offerings on the site’s temple and consecrating new construction and major events on site with the appropriate Balinese Hindu ceremonies.

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Regular Fee per Month: $250
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution: No
Open to members with existing debt: Yes (some debt)
Additional Comments:
Non-Indonesian members may use land through a long term lease agreement or through transferring the ownership title to an Indonesian citizen of the member’s choice, as foreign residents are not allowed to own property in Indonesia.

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.
Current renewable energy generation: 0%, or close to 0%
Planned renewable energy generation: Almost All, around 90%
Current food produced: 0%, or close to 0%
Planned food produced: Between 26-49%
Food produced locally: Almost All, around 90%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Stage or Auditorium, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Internet Available: Yes, both the community and individuals provide it
Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: Rarely
Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: Yes, used often.
Tobacco Use: Yes, used often.
Additional Diet Comments:
Planning an optional CSA for the farm associated with the neighborhood, which is not yet operational.
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices)
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual

The Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood’s Philosophy and Principles

“The closer we get to a virtuous circle, in which our work, our home life, our ethics and our spirituality are mutually reinforcing, the closer we will be to achieving genuine sustainability” James Wilsdon

The members of the Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood are committed to the principles of sustainability. For us, sustainability is achieved through an integrated, holistic approach, which is outlined in the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana. Tri Hita Karana describes how we develop based on three direct relationships: our relationship with the environment, our relationship with other beings, and our relationship with God or Universal Energy.

Overview of principles of sustainable development

In designing and developing the Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood’s plans the following internationally recognized principles for sustainable development are being used to the maximum degree possible:

Ecological Principles
Materials should be from renewable or non-depletable resources, recyclable and durable
Design should consider efficient energy use and the use of renewable and self-generated energy
Efficient water use and environmentally friendly and self-sufficient (gray and black) waste water disposal
The landscape design is based on principles of regeneration and sustainability

Biological Principles
Materials should be as much as possible of natural origin and durable
Materials need to be of low toxicity and not output any harmful chemicals
Environments should not promote, accumulate or circulate harmful vapors, bacteria, viruses and / or fungi
Building design should include natural ventilation and minimize or avoid use of air conditioning
Buildings should be adequately insulated against unwanted noise, and use natural lighting

Social and Community Principles
The design of the neighborhood will foster healthy family and community relationships
Housing is planned to be away from traffic routes and centers of activity
Community outreach activities that benefit the surrounding village and farmers

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/taman-petanu-eco-neighborhood/
              http://www.tamanpetanu.com/