As the grounds of Earth, the water planet, continues its march toward a much more arid environment the echoes of the philosophy of Paolo Soleri have begun to ring louder in recent years.
What was envisioned by Mr. Soleri? A civilization built in the vision of man designed to encapsulate the virtues of the land where structures might stand.
About 70 miles north of metropolitan Phoenix, stands Arcosanti a testament to a working alternative to urban sprawl, erosion of communities, and neglect of the environment.
