How to Build a Village (Manuscript Edition)The Village: A 5,000 10,000 population, self contained, higher density community built on 100 400 acres around multiple plazas with cafes, shops, workplaces and artist guilds and no cars within. With its own local economy to enable it to thrive, with affordable housing provided through parallel real estate markets, and beautiful buildings using environmentally sustainable design, the Village provides a wonderful, authentic and fulfilling place for all