Economy:
The project will be labour intensive and will provide increased employment opportunities for those living in the region. Locally produced materials will be used whenever possible and when completed, Ecocity and Ecoland Brazil will continue to support the local economy with the expected flow of money spent by tourists and new residents. This will create longer-term support for the local economy and will encourage self-sufficiency among the local native Brazilians.

The overall Master Plan will be an ‘Eco’ or ‘Deep Green’ Master Plan. This means that planning will done with respect for the bio-diversity of the land and for the local culture.  Artificial constructs such as roads, bridges, buildings and other elements of the built environment will fit sensible sustainability goals.

Specifics are planned to include:

Infrastructure and Waste Management:
The roads, drains, sewerage, electricity, IT, telecommunications, street lighting and waste disposal systems will be designed in the most green/carbon neutral way manageable, and are planned to be ecologically respectful and responsive utilizing the best and most advanced eco-friendly materials.

Water Management:

We will include sustainable drainage schemes that retain surface water run off. Rainfall is a precious resource that can be stored in retention ponds and where appropriate re-used.

Buildings and Public Spaces:

The built environment will mimic natural eco-systems with ecological corridors passing through urban environments. Ecocity buildings will make the best use of alternative energy sources and natural rainfall to help supply the energy and water needs of the people.

Local Transport:

Food and other goods will be sourced where possible from within the region’s borders or from nearby to support the local economy and to cut down on transportion costs and vehicle emissions. The eco-masterplanning will seek to reduce reliance on private cars and will encourage cycling and walking through an extensive network of trails, walkways and paths. Frequent public transportion alternatives, including electrically powered vehicles, will interconnect local centres and villages for those people travelling longer distances.