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ecosystem research town.

I might lose people with this one. Imagine a blend between the last level of SimCity when you get those bubble futuristic buildings and a Burning Man self reliance experiment to bring together creative and scientific minds to solve real life sustainability issues.

In terms of location, the harsh conditions of anywhere such as the Mojave desert may allow for individuals to test their innovative skills. In general, the goal would be to create an environment that is self reliant and resilient. This means building a water source (desalination or a way to optimize water capture and recycling) and be able to convert solar, hydro, and/or wind power in a way that is not only functional and practical while still retaining an aesthetic design.

The goal should be creating solutions that could be implemented in a modern world in a low cost manner.