Selecting the new TDC (Town Development Council) - Autumn 2017

Planning principles

Auroville will be 50 years in 2018 and it is necessary to change our approach towards development to manifest the “international township” that the Mother envisaged. To be able to do this the residents of Auroville need to prepare Detailed Development Plans (DDP) with clear development priorities. The Charter and the Vision for Auroville, as given by the Mother, form the foundation for development of Auroville. To manifest this vision, residents need to agree on the Terms of Reference (ToR) within a framework for a participatory planning methodology. The Planning Principles integrate the Mothers Vision and the Charter with key features of the galaxy concept and requirements of the community.

Terms of Reference

To enable the preparation of Detailed Devleopment Plans, it would be necessary to have guiding principles for action that would help planners to make the best decision for the community and its future dveleopment. The Terms of Reference or ToR document, would provide the framework of principles and guidelines.

New TDC - Structure and roles

The new TDC is made of two parts – Interface and Technical - both of which together are responsible to move forward the development plan of Auroville and undertake its implementation in compliance with approved principles and guidelines. The full TDC team comprising of these two parts, is accountable to the Residents Assembly.