Tropical TransitionsMission Statement:

To create an environment conducive to sustainable living, community education, and a culturally complimentary way of life.

James & My Parker, Marco Malatrasi, Aaron Catrett

Location is key…

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Design Challenges

Soil Fertility and ManagementCurrent topsoil is between 9” – 14”Food ProductionGradual Island Slope

Water Retention6 months rainy season, 6 months dryProperty Slope

Access and CirculationImports

Design SolutionsWater Retention

Swale & Pond SystemGrey & Rainwater Catchment

Soil Fertility and ManagementBlast and BuildVegetative FixersMob GrazingHugelkultur & Composting

Access and CirculationHomegrown Energy SolutionsLocal Education

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Phase 1•Water Retention•Small Scale Husbandry•Crop Production

Phase 2•Infrastructure

Phase 3•Community Development

Permaculture: making dreams into realities