I lived in Arizona for 22 years before hearing about Arcosanti. To my surprise, this eco-friendly town began construction in 1970, and its concept was derived even earlier. More importantly, Arcosanti, an urban laboratory, continues to evolve socially and environmentally today. Before my visit, I learned that Arcosanti is the urban project and the brainchild of Italian Architect Paolo Soleri. The town centers itself around his belief that architecture should honor ecology. The people who live, work, and volunteer there enjoy experimental lifestyles that involve frugality and resourcefulness.

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