Pangea Community: Regenerative, Sustainable for Taos, New Mexico

Community Arts & Cultural Center

At the core of the development is a vibrant Community Arts & Cultural Center, with the intention to serve as a cultural embassy for Taos, New Mexico. This space intends to celebrate our shared cultural heritage, foster cultural exchange, and support community gatherings. Revenue-sharing initiatives to support affordable housing outside of the Pangea Community and food sovereignty, while immersive visitor experiences highlight our shared cultural traditions and values.

Sustainable Infrastructure

• Renewable Energy: Solar power, micro-hydro systems, and wind modules ensure energy self-sufficiency.
• Water Management: Rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and blackwater botanical cells provide sustainable water solutions without groundwater contamination.
• Passive Climate Control: Buildings leverage passive solar and thermal dynamics for heating and cooling.
• Eco & Culturally Friendly Design: Minimal night lighting reduces light pollution, preserving the natural environment and maintaining harmony with the eastern viewshed, while honoring the cultural and spiritual significance of the surrounding landscape.
• Waste Management: Comprehensive trash recycling, biodiesel (WVO recycling), Plastic recycling (with TILT), chipping/shredding and compost services promote a circular economy.

Integrated Food Production

Sustainable food systems include Earthship Walipinis and small-scale organic farms, governed by permaculture principles. Regenerative farming practices enhance soil health and water retention, ensuring long-term productivity and ecological balance. Food production supports:

• Community residents and the restaurants and cafe.
• All people in Taos, New Mexico through direct supply and revenue sharing.
• CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs.
• Animal synergy practices for holistic farm management.

Community Residential Home Packages

Residents enjoy a suite of modern amenities and services, including:

• Affordable Housing: The community is committed to providing accessible, cost-effective living solutions for local families.
• Education: Schools teaching holistic, sustainable and regenerative living practices.
• Health Services: A medical center and health spa center offering acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, yoga and traditional healing.
• Room Service and Smart Homes: Convenient and connected living solutions.
• Housekeeping & Maintenance: Comprehensive home, greenhouse, and landscaping care.

Tourism and Economic Development

Two sustainably operated hotels enhance local tourism, offering:

• Close access to Taos Ski Valley and Taos Pueblo experiences.
• Immersive eco-tourism through animal synergy and sustainable food practices.
• A unique opportunity for tourists to experience the future of living in a completely off-grid, sustainable, and regenerative community.
• Integration of regenerative living systems, including soil-building, water conservation, and energy self-sufficiency, providing a model for harmonious coexistence with the environment.

Recreation and Community Engagement

Facilities and experiences include:

• An amphitheater for events and movies.
• Sports courts, fields, ice-skating, horseback riding, walking trails and a natural swimming pool.
• Children’s Activity center, naturalist excursions, and a wellness-focused spa.

Senior Living

Affordable assisted and unassisted senior housing options encourage multigenerational living and integrate elder care into the fabric of the community.

Collaborative Initiatives with Taos institutions, organizations, museums, design professionals, builders, artisans etc..

• Cultural preservation and shared economic benefits for all the people.
• Research on food production, animal synergy, and field studies to advance sustainable regenerative practices.
• Community involvement in design and construction… as Taos is the solar capital (and sustainable/off-grid) capital of the world.

Low Impact and Low Density Design

The community’s layout emphasizes low-impact, low-density development, preserving the natural landscape and maintaining the rural character of Taos County. Thoughtful planning ensures open spaces, minimal environmental disruption, and a harmonious integration with the surrounding ecosystem.