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ArtisanArmy Ireland
‘The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn’
Ralph Waldo Emerson
- ArtisanArmy – Sustainability Concept Project
- Proposal – The Fingal Food Forest
- Benefits – For Future Living
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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living
Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.
Permaculture is the conscious design & maintenance of agriculturally productive systems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the landscape with people providing their food, energy, shelter &other material & non-material needs in a sustainable way. Graham Bell, The Permaculture Way
People Care
Social Democratic Resource- Growing
inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism - The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being
Earth Care
Diversity Food Security
- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels
- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.
Fair Share
Return of Surplus
- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality
- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable
Permaculture Core Principles
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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living
Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.
(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
• Project to create ecological intensification • Lifescape: enhancing soil, air, water, plants, animals & people• Richness of the sensory experience i.e. childhood
development • Greater diversity increases resilience of natural ecosystems • Research & tourism potential – agro-ecology & perennial
agriculture• Community resource & experiential tourism – access to the
landscape • Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use
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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living
Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.
(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
• Demonstrate practical first hand experience of sustainable solutions
• Showcase integrated green transport – alternative to the car • Explore green energy production • Passive / Earthship - low impact building , high efficiency &
location specific • Water conservation, catchment, treatment & reuse• Event centre / forum for discussion of concepts for future
living• Large scale landscape design – creating one self sustaining
ecosystem• Promoting self sufficiency, empowering community & min cost
of living
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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living
Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.
(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation • Shared resource for education, community, events &
recreation• School linked environmental & ecological awareness
programmes• Creating a ‘nature rich’ sensory environment / learning
experience• Community resource based on promoting intrinsic values • Building greater resilience into our communities - environ /
social / economic• Developing sense of shared ownership & social inclusion –
better life outcomes• Fostering a ‘sharing economy’ - facilitating easier access to
resources• Building social cohesion / shared experience / positive vision
for the future
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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living
Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.
(4) Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating
• Creating a unique space to cultivate human potential• Recognising inspirational role of nature in our lives • Acknowledging the importance of community to enrich our
lives • Reinstating the Commons / democratization of access to
resources• Tiering of value / benefits from the landscape• Universal appeal - age, gender, ethnicity, religion,
socioeconomic groups
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Proposal The Fingal Food ForestPhase 1 Environment
The Fingal Food Forest Unique community resource & tourism attraction
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What is a food forest?In a woodland ecosystem natural processes & cycles maintain the soil fertility and the health of the plants.
Benefits: • Climate change• Health & wellbeing • Promotes community • Educational resource• Flora & Fauna• Recreation • Food & materials
Martin CrawfordAgroforestry Research Trust UK
Growing food sustainably is becoming more & more important in
the light of our changing climate. Forest gardening is a way of working
with nature that is not only productive and requires minimal maintenance, but also has great
environmental benefits.
Creating a Unique Social Space Why a Food Forest?
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Placemaking Helps transform public spaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation & serve common needs.
Benefits
• Creates improved accessibility
• Builds & supports the local
economy
• Social Interaction
• Promotes health & wellbeing
• Nurtures & defines sense of
community
• Promotes sense of comfort
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Benefits - Fingal SWOT Analysis- For Future Living
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SWOT Analysis Fingal – Eco / Sustainability Project
STRENGTHS competitive advantage • Proximity to Dublin & Open Spaces
Strategy• Sustainability – key theme Dev Plan
2017 • Youngest demographic in country • Established agricultural heritage &
land• Benefit residents & promotes tourism• Scalable project – phased
development
WEAKNESSES relative disadvantage • Not on Dublin tourism radar i.e. vs.
Wicklow• Limited access to rural landscape –
intensive agri • Urban rural divide • Transport infrastructure• Green infrastructure• Limited anchor tourist attractions• •
THREATS risk factors to avoid • Loosing first mover advantage• Funding • Suitable sites for scalable
development • Local transport / accessibility • Lack of investment in green
infrastructure for experiential tourism • Challenge communicating NB of
intrinsic value
OPPORTUNITIES to exploit for benefit • Beautiful coastal & historic heritage • First mover advantage • Solution based - future living key theme
Dev 2017• Community / education / social
inclusion / food • Anchor attraction for North County
Dublin • Potential source of future council
revenue / EU funds• Development resources within existing
cost base
Community
Commercial
Tourism Amenity
Placemaking
Education
Agri / Food
Resource
BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCESocial resource for learning, development & recreation
A unique social space promoting true
sustainable living.
- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland
- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth
- A unique social space for learning, development & recreation
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCESocial resource for learning, development & recreation
A unique social space promoting true
sustainable living.
- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland
- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth
- A unique social space for learning, development & recreation UNIQUE SPACE
Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating
A unique social space cultivating human
potential
- Rural development – adding value to the landscape
- Recognising nature as the purest form of inspiration
- Need for sacred spaces to foster human potential
- Socially cohesive project
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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