Back in August 2010, I came across the Lazarus Project through my Facebook page. I was inspired by it as it was started by one guy called Christopher Munroe, who designed a sheltered community for disaster relief purposes using geodesic domes. I think it was started in July 2010 but as of now I haven't seen any developments on the project's main website.
However there is information on the project's Facebook page which includes pictures and videos. In it, it states, "Our intention is to build communities of approximately 500 domes per community and approximately 5 or more communities" and "to assist each victim in rebuilding their lives and putting them in a better spiritual, physical, financial and educational state then they were 5 years earler."
The Lazarus project program will involve:
- Literacy classes
- Preschool classes - College classes and/or courses
- Business training
- Skilled trade workshops
- Fitness and well being courses
- Meditation and anger management classes
- Counseling and therapy
- Sports programs
- Performing arts programs
- Music programs
- Farming courses
- Employment from outsourced work and community business. TLP retaining 60% of each workers earnings, putting this in a interest bearing or escrow account for the five year term. Employees will have a five year savings to move forward and purchase a home, business or move on to better their lives where they please.
- and much more
Then again, even if this project never gets implemented as planned, it still demonstrates how well-intended and forward-thinking the aim of the project is, which would serve as a fine example for future projects that would follow in similar pursuit.
Here are a selection of the 3D renderings of the designs:
Kudos to Mr. Munroe! =D
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