Arcosanti . ..

Shortly after I was "all the way" moved into my new apartment . . . I say it that way because of all the trips I made back and forth from Colorado to Arizona . . . my new neighbors invited me to go with them to a place called Arcosanti.  It is only about an hour from where we live.

Arcosanti is the brainchild of Paulo Soleri.  "Arcology is a term coined by Paulo Soleri to describe the concept of architecture and ecology working as one integral process to produce new urban habitats."  Basically, he wanted everything in one place to put an end to urban sprawl.  Arcosanti has living quarters, eating places, entertainment, and work all within one "walking distance" complex.  People come there, usually on a short term basis, to experience this kind of living.

It was a little too close to ashram living for me.  It was an interesting place, but not my cup of tea!