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Arcosanti
experimental town in Yavapai County, central Arizona / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arcosanti is an experimental town in Yavapai County, central Arizona, United States. It is 70 mi (110 km) north of Phoenix, at an elevation of 3,732 feet (1,138 m). The main activity of the town is making bells. Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri (1919–2013) proposed a concept he called arcology. He started constion in 1970. He wanted to show how urban conditions could be improved, while looking at minimizing the negative impact. He influenced many architects and designers, who worked with him on the project.