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     I am writing about an exciting opportunity that we have at my 
school, University of California, Davis, regarding a large sum of 
money earmarked for cooperative housing.  We are currently working 
with the director of this money to hopefully set up something 
really innovative and unique.  Various ideas are being mentioned, 
but low cost, low energy housing (adobe, straw bale) combined with 
sustainable agriculture, composting, aqua culture, and solar power 
are all possibilities.  However, we also must convince the 
University that this project will be good for there public and 
scientific image. This is where I need some help. If there is 
anyone who could take the time to write a couple paragraphs, 
especially anyone with some educational or political clout, about 
the precedent for this sort of University sponsored project or 
speculation on the research and learning opportunities that would 
arise; this would greatly assist us in getting approval for this 
project.  I am excited about our ability to do something special 
here, and allow both students and faculty to have the opportunity 
to learn from it. 

      Thanks for your help,

          Matthew Starkweather