[Scpg] THIRD MILLENNIUM HABITATS:Integrating Community, Virtuality, and Nature September 21, 22 and 23, 2001 Arcosanti, Arizona

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

THIRD MILLENNIUM HABITATS:
Integrating Community, Virtuality, and Nature

The Third Experiential Conference on Habitat, Cyberspace and Human 
Evolution at Arcosanti,
Paolo Soleri's Prototype Arcology in the Arizona Desert

Friday through Sunday
September 21, 22 and 23, 2001
Arcosanti, Arizona

The Cosanti Foundation, The Jerde Partnership International, Arizona State 
University and Verbum are pleased to announce PARADOX III Third Millennium 
Habitats - Integrating Community, Virtuality, and Nature

Join leaders in green development, urban design, cyberspace, new community 
models and transmodern culture for a full weekend of interdisciplinary 
panel discussions, special presentations, music and entertainment. Enjoy 
Cafe at Arcosanti cuisine - and the enriching experience of Arcosanti, 
located in the high desert 65 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona - while 
particpating in one of the most vital visionary summits of 2001!

This 3rd Paradox conference promises to be a unique and enjoyable exchange 
for all participants. Attendance is limited to 300, so we urge early ticket 
purchase!

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PRESENTERS
complete information on presenters

CONFERENCE AGENDA
complete agenda details

REGISTER NOW

Friday Sept. 21
Arrival, conference registration
Dinner in Arcosanti Cafe
Co-Keynote Address: Visceral Reality - Building Third Millennium Cities

Saturday Sept. 22
Conference Overview, Introduction of Sponsors
Emergence of a New Eco-Science: Restoring Nature & Community
Green Development: Integrating Habitat, Virtuality, and Nature
Urban Laboratories: Reinventing Community
Dinner in Arcosanti Cafe
Third Millennium Habitats: Past, Present and Future - From Ancient Egypt to 
Transmodern Cities

Sunday Sept. 23
Breakfast in Arcosanti Cafe
Transmodern Culture: Cultivating the Values of a New Civilization
Trends in Third Millennium Habitats
Breakout Discussion Groups
- Biomimicry & Green Development
- Innovations in Green Energy Technologies
- Transforming Cities Step by Step: Projects Making a Difference
- Government Funding Opportunities for Green Development
- Damanhur: An Experimental Green Community in the Italian Alps
- Avatar-based Cyber Communities
- Living at Arcosanti: A Conversation with Arcosanti Residents
Conference Wrap-up - Looking Ahead

LIMITED ATTENDANCE REGISTER NOW (and save $100.00)! !
Join us for a full weekend of interdisciplinary panel discussions, special 
presentations, musical performances, breakout sessions, Cafe at Arcosanti 
cuisine, and the remarkable experience of Arcosanti, a prototype arcology 
located 65 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona.

REGISTER NOW
We are limited to 300 attendees and the conference fills up rapidly. The 
fee of $195.00 ($295 after Aug 31) includes all panels, performances, 
activities and refreshments. Cafe at Arcosanti cuisine is available for a 
package price of $60 for 6 meals, or on a per-meal basis. Contact Verbum 
415-865-0481 or Arcosanti 520-632-7135 to register by phone with credit 
card, or follow the links for online registration: 
http://www.arcosanti.org/paradox/



Shuttle-U service runs eight times a day and will stop at Cordes Junction 
upon request. Their number is: (800) 304-6114. We will also try to arrange 
an Arcosanti shuttle service from the airport, but this has not been 
arranged yet. The shuttle will let you out at the Junction where you will 
see gas stations and a McDonalds. Please use the phone there to call the 
Arcosanti main number so that we can come pick you up.

If driving by car, take Highway 17 north from Phoenix for 65 miles (exit 
262) or south from Flagstaff for 78 miles. Exit (262) at Cordes Junction. 
If you are driving from Prescott on State Route 69, be careful not to enter 
Highway 17. Stay in the left hand and cross the highway 17 overpass and 
turn left into Cordes Junction. In Cordes Junction, turn left in front of 
the Texaco Station and follow the signs 2.5 miles to the Arcosanti visitors 
parking lot.

CAMPING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoy Arcosanti's scenic campground or reserve a discount rate room in 
nearby hotels. The weather in our high desert location is beautiful in late 
September. The campground is located downhill from the main complexes near 
the workshop participant quarters and organic gardens along the Agua Fria 
River. Showers, bathrooms and bar-b-ques available to all campground 
guests. (Please don't feed the geese and chickens!)

Camping is $15 per night per person.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Following are nearby hotels and motels. Ask about discount room rates for 
the Paradox Conference.

Days Inn - Prescott Valley
30 minutes west of Arcosanti
7875 East Hwy 69
520-772-8600
$71.50 per room conference rate

Ramada Inn - Prescott
45 minutes west of Arcosanti
4499 East Hwy 69
520-777-0770
10 room minimum block reservations
$79 for 1 person; $89 for 2 people

Holiday Inn Express- Prescott
1 hour west of Arcosanti
3454 Ranch Drive
Lee Blvd and Hwy 69
520-445-8900
10 room minimum block reservations

Lights On Motel - Cordes Junction
10 minutes from Arcosanti
520-632-5186
14 rooms
1 person $32.95
2 people $ 41.45
3 people $ 47.85
4 people $ 52.10

Teskey Motel - Mayer
10 minutes from Arcosanti
520-632-9696
10 rooms
Single: $36.40
Double: $46.95

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

WWW.ARCOSANTI.ORG
Explore our award-winning Arcosanti website for in-depth information on 
Arcosanti, Arcology, and the Paradox Program.

For more information, contact:
Linda Roby: tel.520.632.7135 at Arcosanti
or
Michael Gosney: tel.415.865.0481 at Verbum

Paradox Conference is a joint production of the Cosanti Foundation and 
Verbum, Inc. Co-directors: Ron Anastasia and Michael Gosne