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Historically, disability is a factor that has been excluded or wiped out entirely when prescribing a space. Black people with disabilities are further considered invisible and are “othered” due to the combination of tangible and intangible forces. Instead, their exclusion results in the diffusion of the body to unused and poorly held spaces. This highlights the main issue as the collective feeling shame and fear, facing exclusion from activities participated by able-bodied, not being able to experience the full possibilities and opportunities of green space, not being able to engage without assistance, and being prone to chronic illness linked to physical inactivity that further inhibits them from engaging with their physical environment. What does social involvement for black people with disabilities look like? Is it the ability to work, play, and live, as mentioned in the town motto? How can we reinforce that so that it applies to ALL individuals of Colonie, and not just the white, able-bodied? Thus, the proposed design aims to incorporate a circulatory system that facilitates seamless integration with the surrounding environment and the three aspects of living, education, and play. The ecovillage is designed for single family households, with an occupancy of 50 people.