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1.13.1
One of the principal requirements for the growth of Auroville is
the provision of housing. Because of lack of adequate housing it has not
been possible to encourage new residents to settle. The provision of adequate
housing is tied up with funds for development. Another important factor
is that there are still significant patches of land within the city area,
which are not secured by Auroville and are essentially needed to plan
and implement cost-effective infrastructure facilities, such as roads,
sewerage, water supply, power and communication.
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1.13.2
The Green Belt surrounding the City Area, covering about 1,440 ha., is
an integral part of Auroville's development and its proper use is crucial
to fully achieve the objectives of Auroville. Many of the material researches
that are necessary to promote sustainable development both within the
designated area and outside necessarily have to be carried out in the
Green Belt, which should be secured against speculative urban development.
The Green Belt has to be maintained predominantly as an area of agricultural
and forest type of uses, so that it is not only integrated with the existing
village settlements, but also with environmental activities that promote
water harvesting, aquifer recharge, bio-diversity conservation and recreation.
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