Yesterday i sent this email out to 59 developers.

I wonder what responses we’ll get?

Developer, why would you want to work with us?
- funds available for land purchase
- potential for significant pre-sales
- reduced risk means easier bank finance
- advocates can assist in approvals and sales

We are intent on developing a 100 lot village on land near Sydney.
If you have the passion and skills to develop a sustainable settlement,
please email or phone Lyndall Parris for more information
lyndall@scev.org and 0419 279 711


Developer/ buyer - joint venture
Expression of Interest from Developers April 2010

Dear ___________

I represent a group intent on developing an Ecovillage/sustainable development about an hour from Sydney.

We are an incorporated organisation set up to develop a cutting-edge, sustainable ecovillage in a coastal area near Sydney. We are seeking to work with a property developer to purchase and develop the land, located about an hour from Sydney. We intend to integrate the principles of ecological, social and economic sustainability and wish to find a developer who shares our approach and vision.

The site of interest is well located with regard to public transport and currently has planning approvals for 118 homes. Vendor due diligence and a valuation is available. Initial discussions with Council indicate potential support for an eco-village development. We currently have a database of 480 people interested in the project. A proportion of these people have funds to contribute to the purchase of the land as well as pre-sales. This would reduce the risk of the project, making bank finance easier. Our members, as advocates for the project can assist in council planning and neighbourhood matters too. Apart from risk, we hope this approach will reduce purchase and land holding costs.

We are now seeking an expression of interest from a developer willing to help bring the project to fruition. Interested parties will have a commitment for the long-held goals of the project to create a sustainable community through a collaborative yet commercial approach. We believe we can offer the right developer more fun and satisfaction and less stress and pressure with this joint venture approach whilst you achieve your financial goals.