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Tropical TransitionsMission Statement:
To create an environment conducive to sustainable living, community education, and a culturally complimentary way of life.
James & My Parker, Marco Malatrasi, Aaron Catrett
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Location is key…
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Some factors to consider…
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Design Challenges
Soil Fertility and ManagementCurrent topsoil is between 9” – 14”Food ProductionGradual Island Slope
Water Retention6 months rainy season, 6 months dryProperty Slope
Access and CirculationImports
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Design SolutionsWater Retention
Swale & Pond SystemGrey & Rainwater Catchment
Soil Fertility and ManagementBlast and BuildVegetative FixersMob GrazingHugelkultur & Composting
Access and CirculationHomegrown Energy SolutionsLocal Education
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Tropical Guilds•Flame Tree•Mango•Citrus•Pineapple•Papaya•Banana
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Phase 1•Water Retention•Small Scale Husbandry•Crop Production
Phase 2•Infrastructure
Phase 3•Community Development
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