Letter of Intent

This writing contains (a-we-)some collaborative wording resulting from dialogues and notes between myself and others.

Dear Concerned Person of Awesomeness,

We have chosen YOU, among others who do also consist of some awesomeness, because we have a way for you to become more than the mere “ness” of awesome that you already are… awesome itself!

We are working on an important pilot project that we think you will be greatly interested in. This project is a much needed experiment in, and demonstration of, cross-class collaboration that will show how to:

• reduce homelessness and poverty,
• reduce environmental destruction, and
• re-establish a network of community.

Since at least the mid-1970’s, most people have been experiencing declining incomes. As a result, access to the necessities of life, for most people, has become more tenuous. This prevailing economic trend… this tide… is rooted in the declining role of human labor in the production of most goods and services. The long term effects of this trend include excess psychological and physiological strain damaging to the well being of most people within the US and abroad.

Attempts to reintegrate living wage employment back into the prevailing economy are all well and good… however, at long last it has become quite clear that such efforts can not turn the tide! If we are to turn the tide, additional and complementary opportunities will need to be established.

Fortunately, there is such an additional and complementary opportunity, one that has been relied on throughout most of human history. One need not look back far in time to see the agrarian craft-based villages, to see people living fully functional and fulfilling lives without the need for much money.

However, while it is true the 21st-century agrarian craft-based villager can live well without access to a lot of money… does not mean… that a villager wishing to purchase things requiring significant funds would be at a disadvantage as compared to their “employed” friends. On the contrary. Being minimally dependent on funds for accessing subsistence-level necessities allows villagers to save money for other desired things that are currently not reasonably accessed within the agrarian craft-based means of production, such as bicycles, computers, materials, tools, etc.

Villagers can still earn funds the same way anyone else can. The advantage they have is that they are not as dependent on such funds for their very survival. Nor is the big trade-off their time! This is because the best agrarian methods used are those proven to result in maximum yield in less time and/or consistently and recurrently and requiring less space and little to zero outside systemic input. In addition, villagers can utilize their agrarian craft-based means of production to individually and collaboratively produce a wide range of things to either exchange for other things or to sell. And since the basic needs of life will be cooperatively produced onsite via the best methods, villagers can enjoy that these products and services for trade or sale include or consist entirely of the hobbies that they love to spend their free time doing.

Social, economic, and political support for all who wish to live as 21st-centurry agrarian craft-based villagers is well within reach and already being practiced on several small scales. But, because of the small and disconnected scale that this way of life currently occupies, it has no chance to turn the tide on any of the problematic issues on a widespread basis… that is… as it currently stands!

While initial capitalization is out of reach of most individuals, the mid and long term costs of this form of collaboration are low compared to the return, which is high… which makes this course of action highly desirable in addition to it being uniquely suited to meeting the challenges of today!

In order for the pilot project 21st-century agrarian craft-based village that is The Sustainable Village to play its part in meeting the increasing needs of the widespread citizenry, the major initial challenge that must be met is financial. Initial capitalization is required for land, materials, tools, and compensation in support of the people who initially undertake development of this project. But there are many things we need to accomplish besides funding… including getting good advice!

And so, we are reaching out to you… who are A-WE-SOME… for your contribution to, and/or participation in, any aspect of a wide range of tasks we need to complete.

In terms of direct contribution, you might have a great idea that we did not think of. We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Additionally, your direct participation could be assistance with:

1. Drafting of an excellent business plan
2. Applying for grants
3. Formalizing our for-profit and non-profit entity
4. Recruiting people to collaborate on this project
5. Upgrading our program outline
6. Online presence
7. Designing sustainable village infrastructure
8. Construction expertise
9. Etc

Or perhaps you are in a position to provide assistance/support in terms of donations of funds, land, materials, and/or tools. Again… good advice is always priceless.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We appreciate your feedback, and look forward to further communicating with you.

Sincerely and Best Regards,

The Sustainable Village

Troy Boylan, TSV Founder/CEO/President

PO Box 4460
Arcata, CA 95518