The HyperVillage is an idea for an alternative to uber-urban-cities, which seem to be the predominant view of many commentators as the most sustainable future way of living for humans.
But what about rural and remote communities?
HyperVillage is about imagining a thriving, self-reliant, yet connected rural community – in the developing, or developed world. A place well stocked with software and hardware, connecting up individual homes and people as well as community hubs like the pub, but also mindful of the wonders and creativity of wildness, a place which encourages a hybrid way of life – hi tech hi nature.
In this context technology and hyper networks could create stronger links with nature and enhance the ability of rural communities to live more sustainably. For example technology can be applied to improve stewardship of natural resources, more collaboration around transportation, renewable energy independence, as well as open up distributed market places to local business and connect virtual classrooms.
HyperVillage is about exploring ways to create more equity between rural and urban communities in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. It’s about realising the enormous value in remote and rural areas, not just for the communities that live there, but for urban communities as well. This is beyond just physical experiences and materials; it’s also about the transfer and sharing of knowledge and intelligence.
Re-post of Futurescapes and the Hypervillage
Source: The Pipeline Project
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