Ecocity Brasil - Land for Sale

ECOCITY BRASIL - THE PROJECT

Located in the Parnaiba Delta, in the Northeastern state of Piaui, Ecocity Brasil is an undiscovered Eden of beauty and tranquillity and is set to become the largest residential ecotourism complex in the world. Ecocity Brasil lies next to 2,700 square kilometres of protected areas that boast 700km of navigable channels, 82 islands and 60km of coastline. It sits on an area of over 80 million square metres (of which approximately 60% is enviromentally protected), while straddling a landscape which includes 10km of coastline rivers, 7 million square metres of sand dunes plus oases, lagoons and lush forests. Ecocity Brasil will be developed in 30+ separate developments.

Life at Ecocity Brasil will be a delightful experience. Besides the luxurious accommodation which will be constructed as standard, each resort will be inter-linked by eco-friendly water taxis, promoting a harmonious atmosphere which is at one with the delicate ecosystem in which the resorts sit. Daily activities could include fishing on the Parnaiba River, kite-surfing or wind-surfing on the Atlantic, exploring the rainforests and deserted beaches on horseback or simply pampering oneself at one of the numerous luxury spa and leisure centres.

Planned eco-features include:

• Exceptionally large percentage of green areas. Only 36.5% of the site will be built on
• Sun, wind and rain harnessed for efficient energy and water solutions
• All buildings constructed from renewable or recycled materials, insulated to maintain a constant and comfortable temperature and using all the latest energy-saving appliances
• Locally produced biofuel used throughout buildings and vehicles of Ecocity Brasil
• Efficient transport and cycle paths throughout
• Organic crops and products grown locally used throughout the complex
• On-site recycling and solar desalination plants

Other features will include:

• Several international hotel brands offering 4 and 5 star accommodation.
• Numerous 18 hole signature golf courses designed by known international designers
• World-class conference facilities to attract some of the 3,000 international conferences on ecology, environment, climate change and sustainability
• Residential areas and communities for the elderly
• Hospitality school and environmental parks, including a Brazilian flora and fauna park
• Leisure facilities including swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, football pitches and gymnasiums

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WHAT IS AN ECOCITY?

Richard Register was the first to coin the term 'ECOCITY' in his 1987 book "Berkeley: Building Cities for a Healthier Future". Register states that "an ECOCITY is an ecologically healthy city," and, while that remains the best general description, the term has developed over the past two decades to refer to a city that can feed and power itself, creating the smallest possible ecological footprint for its residents. There are many ways in which this is achieved, however, such is the current preoccupation with and trend towards ecological living that, earlier this year, a delegation at the ECOCITY World Summit in San Francisco laid out a series of ways in which a city can become as ecologically friendly as possible:

• Providing safe, clean shelter, water and air for all citizens
• Being built for people, not cars and preventing the sprawl of developments
• Identifying and protecting ecologically sensitive areas
• Maximising energy conservation, renewable energy sources and recycling
• Being safe for pedestrians with efficient public transport
• Providing strong economic incentives for ecologically healthy building and other organisations
• Educating and training citizens, as well as supporting community initiatives.
• Encouraging inter-city, domestic and international cooperation and shared learning

In summary, an ECOCITY is about enhancing the health and quality of life - not just for the ECOCITY itself, but for the area, country and planet.

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ECOCITY BRASIL - THE INVESTMENT CASE

According to figures from TIES (The International Ecotourism Society), ecotourism has, since 2004, been growing at a rate three times faster than traditional tourism. TIES also predict that sustainable tourism could grow to 25% of the global travel market within six years, accounting for US$473.6 billion net spend a year. As a result, eco-resorts are expected to flourish, with early investors the most likely beneficiaries of large market gains. The inaugural Global Ecotourism Conference, held in Norway in May 2007, found that 90% of British travellers and over two-thirds of US and Australian tourists considered it a hotel and resort's responsibility to actively protect its local environment and support its local communities, something that Ecocity Brasil has pledged to do. The same survey found that 87% of UK travellers feel that their holiday should not have an adverse effect on the environment.

Since 2003, valuable reforms and strong macroeconomic policies, teamed with a rediscovery of Brazil's unparalleled natural resources, have dramatically altered the country's economy, leading to a now booming economy.

• Morgan Stanley Capital International have named Brazil the world's biggest emerging market while the International Monetary Fund forecasts GDP growth of 3.5% in 2010. Plus, two vast recent oil and gas discoveries have put Brazil in the top ten oil producing nations in the world.

• Standard & Poor's upgraded Brazil in 2008 to 'investment grade', with Foreign Direct Investments flowing into Brazil doubling in 2007 to $37.4bn (source: Banco Central do Brasil).

• Foreign investment in land jumped a sensational 347% between 2003 and 2007 (source: Reuters, June 2008).

• The commodities-driven economy has resulted in increases in employment and wages; there are more middle-class Brazilians, therefore, looking for property and holiday rentals. This is supported by the ratio of Brazilian mortgages to GDP being just 2%, compared to 80% in the UK. (source: The Sunday Times, Feb 2008)

• As visas are not necessary for tourists from many countries, Brazilian tourism is booming with experts predicting that in excess of 300 extra passenger aircrafts will be required over the next 20 years. The 2014 FIFA World Cup will further raise the countries profile, increase foreign investment and accelerate tourism.

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Given the support received by the Planning Commission, the Muncipality, stage and federal governments, the directors of Ecoland Brasil, the development company, are optimistic that the necessary approvals for Ecoland Brasil's Development will be achieved by 2011 or soon afterwards. The eventual sale of plots to the retail market will ultimately determine the buyers' exit point and final returns. Perhaps most importantly of all, Ecocity Brasil is the largest development in Piaui - a state the size of England - and the local government has already signed agreements to develop infrastructure related services (roads, electricity, voice/data networks, water etc) for the project.

An independent UK based Trustee Company, Citadel Trustees Ltd, will act on your behalf as Escrow Agent in the acquisition of the land and will oversee all aspects of your participation. Your money will be held in an Escrow Account managed by Citadel Trustees. Under English Law, the money in an Escrow Account is protected and legally acknowledged that the funds belong to clients and not to the company managing the investment. The Funds are protected from creditors and would be returned to you without claim in the event the company managing the funds went into liquidation.

Entry options

Entry Prices from £20,000  

Exit options

Ecoland Brasil will offer buyers a 'Cash Option' from plot sales and the Development Company is estimating returns of 174-275% based on comparisons with similar resorts in Brazil.

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