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Please indicate if there any Asian builders.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "michellehuang42", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram handle of major point of contact", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "- We will become financially sustainable by partnering with aligned communities and organizations to rent out the space and run smaller scale retreats / residencies for them\n- Additional sources of income include tickets to events and workshops, selling memberships to our makerspace as well as packages that allows members to stay in the space, auctioning off found and built items in the akiya, and revenue from akiya consulting opportunities", "hidden": true, "question": "Please demonstrate your financial plan here if it's not included in your project description.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project tackles one of the largest social issues in Japan, the abandoned house problem. The “Akiya” problem is an escalating public climate, cultural and economic issue referring to the growing number of vacant or abandoned houses across the country. Factors such as aging and declining population, urban migration and economic stagnation have led to widespread deterioration of neighborhoods and environmental impacts.\n\nWe have prioritized raising awareness and educating the public about the challenges and opportunities associated with akiya -- and how to turn once abandoned and unused spaces into community spaces for regeneration. We have initiated public education projects and satellite partners under our network, including the creation of an open-source information-sharing document detailing the process from sourcing and purchase to renovation. \n\nThis resource has empowered at least 8 community members to place bids for acquiring abandoned homes, preventing these properties from falling into disrepair and further damaging the surrounding environment. Our efforts have engaged community members, both online and in person, fostering inclusivity and collaboration among those interested in rural revitalization. Our model has also gained international recognition, inspiring regional initiatives in countries like Italy and Korea who are undergoing similar crises.\n\nWe are making a meaningful difference in combating climate change and revitalizing rural communities by creating a replicable case study for how to repurpose abandoned houses into regenerative models. Our holistic approach not only addresses the immediate issue of abandoned homes in Japan but also promotes long-term sustainability and resilience through network effects and information sharing in Asia and beyond.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please demonstrate how your project would advance Asian public goods ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}], "project": {"id": "0xa7ac7dcc9d7bcfe1e47d1b36828bcf7869cb360c210505401fb37f840cb2a5e0", "title": "Akiya Collective", "logoImg": "bafkreie4gjbbpfmnw66ecz6e5tuagvbv7qgtz5tw2kdj7z7ujowj72r6la", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidlpnxeg4pskwai3c5i623wrwzdklmfq3oo7vt6nalupyorht2bdi", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://akiyacollective.org", "bannerImg": "bafkreibtv6bgofh7bfswsv5bwlenaupcy6g76on7izazej5apsvsksxeiq", "createdAt": 1706459551882, "userGithub": "michellehuang42", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..dhekSHTHfFg43vKUgwSwWEK4R9CYYpkKYN8PhMjr9U9G6Uw7io2BtbWJTt4hxL__4YSahspWQ0PdOm5yLEAXAA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-01-28T16:30:27.958Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-01-28T16:30:27.958Z", "expirationDate": "2024-04-27T16:30:27.958Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x8600AbCda1fd2f3886958C3b88B757b29dF7BA80", "hash": "v0.0.0:aissmWHyzW0IGWSs+hLTqXNl6ASqLhEZXka8tLdW6mk=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#AkiyaCollective"}}}, "description": "Akiya Collective is a society of artists, makers, and architects restoring abandoned houses in Japan into art installations, community spaces, and interactive habitats.\n\nWe are non-profit organization and a community-driven project dedicated to creating spaces that are in harmony with the local environment.\n\nOver the last year, we:\n✧ Incorporated our legal entity, a US-based non-profit organization (with a 501c3 fiscal sponsor)\n✧ Hosted two residencies, with cohorts of 10 people each, in rural areas in Izu and Nagano\n✧ Developed relationships with city governments and locals, learned different renovation techniques, and produced installations\n✧ Researched 100+ properties, visited 25+, and explored 5 different areas of rural Japan\n✧ Established our first community home in Nagano Prefecture\n✧ Brought in 30+ volunteers on-site for build weeks to help with renovations\n\nWe have open-sourced our process and research in an online playbook for others to learn from. In our community of 1,000+ people, there are already members who have committed to purchasing property near our base. Through our project, we are actively supporting a network of home owners in acquiring, renovating, and operating properties in tight-knit regions for cohabitation and coworking.\n\nDuring this grant round, we are looking to crowdfund for additional renovations for our first community home, support for other akiya owners in our network, and preparation for two residency cohorts planned for 2025.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "akiyacollective"}, "recipient": "0xB90b64CcD6997Ef3FA6FFEC41D0e17cFBB72C38a"}}