• 'Virtual' design team forms and produces preliminary design.

1999: Jan. - June

• Design finalized and working drawings begun.
  
• Initial search for investor/developer begun.
  

1999: July - Dec.

• Working drawings completed, virtual model and virtual walking tour 'constructed'.
  
• Preliminary marketing to potential residents begun.
  
• Permit process initiated.

2000: Jan. - June

• Investor/developer commits to construct project and negotiates relationship with EcoVillage at Ithaca.
  
• General contractor selected.
  
• Resident group forms and works with design team on final design details.
  

2000: July - Dec.

• Details of design finalized.
  
• Residents commit to purchase.
  
• Resident co-op forms and negotiates financing.

2001: Jan. - Dec.

• Permit process completed.
• Neighborhood IIII constructed and occupied.