In the Economist (Feb 28th - March 6th 2009) I read an article about Sieben Linden. SL is a social and ecological settlement in the Altmark in the region of Sachsen-Anhalt (former East Germany), i.e. a self proclaimed eco-village. "The 120 inhabitants have decided to live in as green a manner as possible. They are trying to wean themselves off fossil fuels, grow their own food and timber, acquire fewer frivolous possessions and produce less waste." (p.16) "...the main reason the inhabitants buy less and waste less is that they have a rich community life which does not revolve around trips to shops, restaurants and cinemas." (ibid)
They have several different "neighborhoods" which feature different models of alternative living.
Sounds like a great place that really inspires hope.
http://www.siebenlinden.de/content.php?p=0000
http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13135425
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