United Nations Award Given to Jacque Fresco for City Design/Community

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On July 17th, 2016 The Venus Project founder Jacque Fresco received the award for City Design & Community from the NOVUS summit in conjunction with the United Nations division UN DESA. This was held at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations.

This award comes after Jacque’s lifetime effort of not only city design and community integration, but also research of social designs, human behavior studies, innovation in building systems, engineering and technical solutions with application to improving the quality of life for everyone on the planet.

This annual summit gives platform to humanitarian, governmental and non-governmental organizations, showcasing innovations for sustainable development to transform the world in a positive way. We are deeply grateful to those who put on the event and want to give a special thank you to Natasha Tsakos who did an amazing job of introducing Jacque, Roxanne and The Venus Project. We also appreciate that Julio Herrera accepted the award on behalf of Jacque Fresco, and the wonderful acceptance video that Joel Holt produced, filmed and edited.

This is a very important step in our world outreach effort to unite humanity towards a better future for all.

At this conference The Venus Project was pleased to announce the beginning of the next phase of our development – our new NPO called Resource Based Economy created to initiate construction of the first experimental city system designed by Jacque Fresco. This city will showcase our optimistic vision, allowing people to see what kind of future we can build if we channel our efforts of a systems approach for social betterment. The city will not only be a test of design and architecture, but it will be a hub for preparing and working on the next phase of social evolution towards a Global Resource Based Economy to demonstrate the methods of science applied to the social system. It will be a testing ground for technological solutions and to enhance our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to the environment.

The response from supporters of the project has been overwhelmingly positive and we hope that the response from the world community following the award will enable us to take the necessary steps to move humanity to a future of abundance that Jacque has envisioned and worked for the last 85 years.

Your inquiry and participation is welcome.

Please see the video of this award ceremony below.

136 Comments

  2. congratulations ! absolutely the right thing to do, I can only imagine that he will think that awards are one thing but results in building such a project would be the real award to go forward for mankind. let us build on the foundations of he’s efforts, thank you Jacque and Roxanne for your kind gift to the world.

  3. Hi my name is Nelo Ruiz, I live in Mesa, AZ, USA. Where is going to be build de first Venus Project City, I am really excited to be part of this generation of VP, to can see how is build the first city, I would like to be inform about that, because this is one of the biggest project on Mother Earth a this times, of so much corruption all around the world.
    I do have a Humanitary Project in mind, and that is to build a Healing Center, somewhere here in Arizona, where only we are going to apply alternative medicine and use only energetic therapies and would like to build it with one of the VP floor plan , could you help me with that? when I am ready for that, we are waiting for a BIG Blessing, when we get it, I get in contact with you..
    Jacky and Roxana, you are doing an amazing and monumental JOB for all of us, I am with you……

  4. Words cannot describe the joy it brings me in knowing that Jacque’s work has been acknowledged by the UN. His and Roxanne’s vision for mankind has been one that I have been promoting to everyone and anyone who would listen to or read what I have to say for more than fifteen years now, when I was first introduced to their holistic approach to solving mankind’s deficiency.

    We should strive to bring your life dream to fruition.

    Always yours,
    Wilfredo

  6. Congratulations Jacque and Roxanne. I will never forget your wonderful interview for Kids Talk Radio Science. We will continue to follow your work. You have been a positive influence on our “Occupy Mars Learning Adventure” projects. Thank you for sharing your great news.

  7. Most impressed with his drive and commitment to the project. We need a new system for the worlds population. Jacque has had a unique foresight for what the future should hold, a world full of harmony and peace.

  8. Heart felt congratulations to both Jaques and Roxanne. I have been to Florida to see your project and I am very aspired/awestruck by your works. I only wish Jaques could live another 100 years and maybe he/we could change the fabric of the world. May God (Universe) bless you and all you have ventured to teach us. May your great contribution be food for a new generation to change mankind and save our planet earth. I love you both dearly.

  9. Jacque Fresco is a genius who has not only a great intellect but also a great deal of compassion for people.
    He knows the problems of mankind and offers real solutions.
    A world without boundaries is mankind’s only way for the survival of our species.
    Thank you,
    Jan

  10. Congratulations to Jacque & Roxanne !! We have been waiting for this kind of world’s recognition and award toward your great effort, for so long !

    We need you both another hundred years to complete your project all around the World.

    We love you both !

  11. Jacque Fresco is a genius who has compassion for people.
    He knows the problems of mankind and offers real solutions.
    A world without boundaries is mankind’s only way for the survival of our species.
    Thank you,
    Jan

  12. Jacque and Roxanne,
    If your efforts could improve the quality of life of those around you by 1 % of the improvement you have given to my life, as creator of Conceptual Physics and screencasts on http://www.hewittdrewit.com, you’ll have made a major contribution to improving the world! You both are much loved, and deservedly so.
    Love and Good Energy,
    Paul G. Hewitt

  19. I have been a loyal follower of the Venus Project since I heard about it back in 2008. This is an amazing vision. We are all so ready for this. I believe Jacque has been gifted to carry forth this work. This is just the beginning. We have a long way to go. Congratulations to you Jacque on your award!

  20. Congratulations to Jacque Fresco, Roxanne Meadows and the Venus Project team.
    You’re doing an extraordinary endeavour for mankind.
    I’m following the Venus Project for a while and I’m glad to see your accomplishments.
    Thank you for your teachings. I’m learning a lot from you.

    Best regards.

  22. Very great news omg, I’m very happy to know that.
    Thanks a lot for all, and congratulations for this Jacque Fresco, Roxanne Meadows!!!

  23. Life always finds a way out!
    Finally, we see !
    Great thanks to Jacque, Roxanne and The Venus Project!
    Great thanks to you all!

  27. Resource!
    Based!
    Economy!
    Yes!
    And happy birthday Jacque 100 more years!!! :-D
    PPL WAKE UP! CHANGE YOUR LIFE! STOP BEING SLAVES TO SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT WORK!!!
    We need to CHANGE!

  29. Therfe is a certain opportunity here. It is clear that the current profit driven economy will not allow this wonderfull initiative to flourish and/or gain momentum. Let’s think pragmatically for a minute ….. It is highly unlikely that the “developed” world will break down it’s cities to build new ones. The most room for improvement is to be found in the developing world, where in a lot of cases there are massive quantities of resources to be found. If the VP could convince just one developing country (read ruling parties) to act as the example/birthplace, it could be the spark that starts this evolution. It is where the people need it the most that the impact of Jacques vision will be the greatest. Here also the UN has an opportunity to REALLY make a difference, actions count. A true recognition from the UN of the value of Jacques work and vision would not be in the form of an award near the end of his life but in a real action plan that forces ALL the member nations to participate. For a number of reasons but maybe the heaviest which is the climate change (however complex the root cause may be) NOW is the moment to act, …. NOT in 10, 20 or 30 years. Let us take for example the Democratic Republic of Congo, a land in turmoil for decades, ….. BUT with an abundance of resources (what a coincidence …). It’s hydro-electric potential alone could make it for the larger part financially independent from other countries. If this could succeed there we, the west, would amost be forced to change or be left behind. To almost use the words of Jacques, it is not that we cannot do …. it is that we DON’T WANT to do it. Countries like this could be the perfect canvas to begin drawing a new future for humanity using Jacques an Roxannes template. VP needs to think more as a country/nation than as a project.

  30. Congratulations to Mr Jacque Fresco for his prestigious award on the 17th of July in 2016 for City Design and Community Integration and much, much more. He is considered by many to be the modern-day Leonardo da Vinci whom will undoubtedly influence the minds of youngsters such as myself the world over as well as their parents towards an advanced and sustainable future for generations to come. The Venus Project as Jacque Fresco has reiterated in his lectures is a work in progress and will continually serve its denizens from generation to generation to bring about prosperity and true freedom for all. In fact, what will be valued in the Venus Project world of tomorrow will not be artificial monetary tokens as we currently use or printed numbers on a ledger but social and scientific knowledge to further evolve and enhance the Venus Project society. Historians will place Jacque Fresco as the pinnacle of creativity, philosophical concepts and intellectual prowess of the 20th to the 21st century. Ms Roxanne Meadows too will be equally acknowledged to her dedication and patience in spreading the concept of this new social structure to lesser enlightened citizens to finally awaken them to the folly of our much-maligned current situation. Her tireless teaching and down to earth explanations regarding the new social system continues to convince the public of the benefits and long-term goals of the Venus Project concept.

    Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows are truly inspirational people. They are wise individuals whom as I see it ought to be the real leaders of our humble blue little planet Earth, period. The Venus Project is the only social system ever conceived to appear to answer our rapidly declining worldwide standards. Once the Venus Project is implemented, the change will propel the Human race by leaps and bounds to our next evolutionary stage. The sad thing is that Mr Jacque Fresco may not see his vision of a new Earth implemented due to his rapidly advancing years. Roxanne Meadows, although much younger and by no means of lesser importance, is the Mother figure of the project whom is ever diligent and ready to guide young and old alike by the hand as it were, to a wondrous world yet to come. Jacque Fresco too with his decades of tireless research and scientific aptitude and real-world knowledge is certainly qualified to bring the Venus Project to fruition. I can only dream of living in such a sustainable and glorious paradise without borders. May Jacque and Roxanne realise their dream of a world truly united for the advancement of the Human species.

    All the best to the Venus Project Team.

    I am from Australia and always eager to spread the word of this wonderful social system.

  31. Thank you both for everything, Ive changed many pattern’s and because of that I’ve been able to educate myself in doing so, I no longer say I want change i see changed within myself and others , education is key and opinions are not needed living with that makes me feel great with only have conversations that have meaning

  32. This is absolutely a dream come true for everyone supporting the Venus Project as well as me! A recognition from UN towards these to amazing individuals who have worked so hard for the betterment of the whole world and it’s society, is above anything I ever dreamed to be a possibility. Heroes like Fresco and Roxanne needed to be acknowledged by countries and their leaders and UN did amazing job succeeding towards this goal!
    Fresco have worked so many years so determinant putting in line every cell and organ of his body (for noobs!: his hearth and soul=D). His project already got my full attention and full respect! But this award really turned one big milestone from not seeing this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!
    NOW I’m so anxious to see the starting of construction of the first VP city ever! I can even give one advice though!: DO not hire Trump! He’ll make a mess of things! ;) I’ll be looking forward to see how the things turn out for you guys in Venus! I’ll keep my both thumbs up!!
    Once more Congratulations from Finland for the waited award!

  33. They should build this city, at least 70 meters above sea level because by 2100 that is how high sea level may be, according to newest estimates… I would be sad to see this city become one of Earth’s lost treasures so soon. I like that Jacque Fresco says “my work is like a first draft” meaning that he will always be making the designs better as time progresses, and need change.

    Has any one seen any work that Jacque has done for habitats underground? I am a space colonization advocate, and the Moon has strong evidence of large caves (volcanic lava tubes). These caves may be hundreds of miles long, a mile wide, and a thousand feet high.
    Under ground is the safest place to be on the Moon. No micro-meteorites, radiation, cosmic rays, extremely abrasive dust, or temperature swings of 300-400 degrees Fahrenheit, and Vacuum.

    Amazing works Jacque !

    I would love to live in your city.

  34. wee need new system. At least someone can give alternative. Thanks for job. I beleew that this kapitalism ‘democraty that is not democraty’ will finish very soon. Venus is good.

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  38. Am even happier than you Jacque Fresco for receiving recognition, you are the only being I have come to know as the greatest man who ever lived in our generation and era. I am with 100% with your vision for humanity.

  39. I’m happy to see Jacque Fresco’s work finally acknowledged by important people that affect the environment. But this leaves me with many doubts and questions to whether sociocyberneering will be taken seriously and maturely or not. An award is just that. An award. If it ends with that. We’re a joke of a species. To the UN and people they represent. I wish you the best.

  42. Somehow, I know this is the future of mankind, if we want to continue co-existing on this earth. At the rate we are headed we are truly doomed, unless we make significant changes like this right now, to be in a better world. Humans are capable, but we need to let go and move forward with the new age. Realistically we already live in a resource economy but the money part is only benefitting a handful of people …we really need to spread the wealth and allow ALL people to have a chance of life and prosperity. Congratulations to Jacque and Roxanne for you lead us in light. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

  43. I saw many videos and saved it. It seems very smart and good, however, I do not think that people who really control the world would refuse it! They are not willing to give up their wealth and control. How you are going to convince these people?

  44. Jacque Fresco is a genius who has compassion for people.
    He knows the problems of mankind and offers real solutions.
    A world without boundaries is mankind’s only way for the survival of our species.
    Thank you,
    Jan

  45. Therfe is a certain opportunity here. It is clear that the current profit driven economy will not allow this wonderfull initiative to flourish and/or gain momentum. Let’s think pragmatically for a minute ….. It is highly unlikely that the “developed” world will break down it’s cities to build new ones. The most room for improvement is to be found in the developing world, where in a lot of cases there are massive quantities of resources to be found. If the VP could convince just one developing country (read ruling parties)

  46. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!
    NOW I’m so anxious to see the starting of construction of the first VP city ever! I can even give one advice though!: DO not hire Trump! He’ll make a mess of things! ;) I’ll be looking forward to see how the things turn out for you guys in Venus! I’ll keep my both thumbs up!!

  47. Somehow, I know this is the future of mankind, if we want to continue co-existing on this earth. At the rate we are headed we are truly doomed, unless we make significant changes like this right now, to be in a better world. Humans are capable, but we need to let go and move forward with the new age.

  48. Has any one seen any work that Jacque has done for habitats underground? I am a space colonization advocate, and the Moon has strong evidence of large caves (volcanic lava tubes). These caves may be hundreds of miles long, a mile wide, and a thousand feet high.

  49. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!
    NOW I’m

  50. BUT with an abundance of resources (what a coincidence …). It’s hydro-electric potential alone could make it for the larger part financially independent from other countries. If this could succeed there we, the west, would amost be forced to change or be left behind. To almost use the words of Jacques, it is not that we cannot do …. it is that we DON’T WANT to do it. Countries like this could be the perfect canvas to begin drawing a new future for humanity using Jacques an Roxannes template. VP needs to think more as a

  51. I have been a loyal follower of the Venus Project since I heard about it back in 2008. This is an amazing vision. We are all so ready for this. I believe Jacque has been gifted to carry forth this work. This is just the beginning. We have a long way to go. Congratulations to you Jacque on your award!

  52. Couldn’t watch this without crying. I follow Jacque since a long time. What a loss for humanity.
    It’s up to us now to keep up with his work.

    Cheers from Italy

  53. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!

  55. “….new NPO called Resource Based Economy created to initiate construction of the first experimental city system designed by Jacque Fresco.”

    Where will this city be built?

  56. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!

  63. Therfe is a certain opportunity here. It is clear that the current profit driven economy will not allow this wonderfull initiative to flourish and/or gain momentum

  64. Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows are truly inspirational people. They are wise individuals whom as I see it ought to be the real leaders of our humble blue little planet Earth, period. The Venus Project is the only social system ever conceived to appear to answer our rapidly declining worldwide standards. Once the Venus Project is implemented, the change will propel the Human race by leaps and bounds to our next evolutionary stage. The sad thing is that Mr Jacque Fresco may not see his vision of a new Earth impl

  65. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!

  67. Thank you both for everything, Ive changed many pattern’s and because of that I’ve been able to educate myself in doing so, I no longer say I want change i see changed within myself and others , education is key and opinions are not needed living with that makes me feel great with only have conversations that have meaning bluetooth

  70. congratulations ! absolutely the right thing to do, I can only imagine that he will think that awards are one thing but results in building such a project would be the real award to go forward for mankind. let us build on the foundations of he’s efforts, thank you Jacque and Roxanne for your kind gift to the world.

  71. Therfe is a certain opportunity here. It is clear that the current profit driven economy will not allow this wonderfull initiative to flourish and/or gain momentum

  76. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!

  77. I am so sorry to inform you that his collection of lovely words that have no meaning, is just another branch of Agenda 21/30 – the UN Agenda for sustainable development. I am sure you must have heard of it surely….Just how do these people plan to implement this lovely dream of utopia? I noticed there is really no mention of that. Will dissenters who do not want their homes and property forcefully stripped away from them be publicly executed. What you have here is communism disguised at environmentalism. That is how Hitler started out! I know a lot of you are going to be thoroughly ticked off and that is a good thing, because it just might make you think for yourself for a change. Eventually, your right to free speech will end along with the freedom to make your own decisions, but hey – if this is what you really want, it is what you will get…… Here is my idea of utopia: ” And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God gives them light: and they shall reign for eve and ever.” You get to guess where it came from…..

    • Hi Patricia,
      If you watch the films and read the books you will see the answer to your question. Please investigate further. The Venus project does not suppose to have all the answers, but instead offers the basic idea from which we all can work towards the very essence of your question…. Working together to find the answer. In other words, your question is what we must all ponder and all work toward. So your question is the answer.

    • Thank you, Patricia!
      In sifting through the comments I was beginning to think there was nobody monitoring this global control scheme.
      We need not be numerous, so I’m glad we’re here together to maintain the truth.
      I notice how they’re using language from the Siracusa Principles of 1985 to keep up the rolling out of the Covid agenda.

  78. This man has planted seeds throughout the world igniting a light towards, what I pray, is the route we choose to our future. Today we can barely manage our own barbaric existence while doing the same things expecting different results. War, Poverty, Crime and Politics are all the inherent results of the use of Money. Time we worked toward a new beginning as one world instead of competing tribes. Lets strop the madness of Money and the other thinking which as long ago served their purposes to a new way of looking and thinking about this little rock floating through space.
    My deep appreciation to Jocques and Roxanne for all they have done and will inspire.

  81. this becoming a reality! I know in his hearth he have waited a long time for recognition to come from somewhere, and I truly see no better organisation than the UN from where it could had came! And I saw for the first time how he was really taken by the acknowledgement of his life’s work!! Truly got tears in my eyes as well!

  86. Благодарю Жака за его проделанной работой,
    Искренне пожеланиями,
    Проект Венера это новая Эра!

  90. Natasha Tsakos who did an amazing job of introducing Jacque, Roxanne and The Venus Project. We also appreciate that Julio Herrera accepted the award on behalf of Jacque Fresco, and the wonderful acceptance video that Joel Holt produced, filmed and edited.

  92. One of my bucket list items is to walk through the city I’ve seen in these documentaries. I hope building goes smoothly!

  96. I’m a green person, a tree and nature lover, and The Venus Project inspire me, and probably the world, to be better, to be more conscience, more gratefull, more than ever in this moments with the scary Coronavirus everywere.
    The Venus Project is so well described in Jacque’s words ….. a new future for humanity .
    I really hope for success and effect!!!

  97. I’m a green person, a tree and nature lover, and The Venus Project inspire me, and probably the world, to be better, to be more conscience, more than ever in this moments with the scary Coronavirus around us.
    The Venus Project is so well described in Jacque’s words ….. a new future for humanity .
    I really hope for success and effect!!!

  98. Thank you for your answer to Laina about how the Project Venus is going nowdays.
    With the link I whent to your news section of Venus Project, and found it super interesting.
    Great for Jacques and for France!!!

  115. A big congratulations to Jacque Fresco. He definitely has a vision for how we should be designing our cities and looking forward to a sustainable future. I hope he inspires our youth to follow in his footsteps.

  116. A big congratulations to Jacque Fresco. He definitely has a vision for how we should be designing our cities and looking forward to a sustainable future. I hope he inspires our youth to follow in his footsteps.

  119. Jacque Fresco. I have been learning from you for a long time and researching the importance of The Venus Project and am truly amazed and inspired to continue your work. I know your not with us in physical form anymore but you will always be with us in spirit along the journey we all must take in realizing and building The Venus Project. I am a film student and film-maker by background when I came across your work when I was in university and woke me up to new possibilities. I have sat on these ideas for the last few years during a break… learning about the world and the problems we face today and I am now ready to take on the challenge, I am now an entrepreneur in the the field of Robotics/Cybernetics/Media to help archive this goal and help anyway I can. My career will span 50 years and I dedicate myself to this vision of what the future could be. So, I MUST/WILL participate and hope others from around the world feel the same. I will continue to do my work and help us all build what you have envisioned and laid out before us. It will be a very different world within 50 years and one day I will look back on this message and the times you were around when I was only a student who taught so much and to see the work I and others have done collaboratively to see and remember what the world was like 50 years ago as I write this. Your legacy will be continued and knowing that I will never give up until I am here no longer. Thank you Jacque Fresco for laying the foundations so we can build your vision witch makes so much sense. We will never forget you. We all love you and will never forget you and tell all the new generations about you and how the future came to be. Christopher Carl Baldwin

  124. I can’t explain the impact that Jacque and Roxanne have had on my life and my way of thinking. I first discovered Jacque Fresco on Netflix with his documentary, “future by design” and it really hit me. I saw the world and it’s incredibly sad story from a different, singular perspective for the first time, and I realized that”we” can actually make a change. “We”can actually fix it. I can only stand in awe at the future Jacque sees. His vision, I feel, truly is our salvation. And I, for one, would truly love to see even half of his ideals and ideas come to fruition. Unfortunately, I don’t see the world’s powers-that-be standing for a future so universally fortunate. His philosophies truly are so well before their time that I’m afraid we’ll never see them put into practical use. Carl Saban would surely endorse Jacque Fresco’s vision, but they alone cannot change the world. Unfortunately changing the world takes more than any of us can offer. All of us need to be involved in such a change and I, for one, am ready. Ready to do whatever it takes to bring this vision to the world. A resource based economy isn’t communism. It’s a global directive to move towards sustainability. We owe it to ourselves, we owe it to our descendants, and we owe it to our species to try to do better than we’ve ever done before. This is our Grand Chance. This is our opportunity to give the future the absolute best we can give.

  125. I saw the film Future by Design and it has consumed my mind, dialogue, and purpose ever since. I am currently working on my PhD with discussions on these advances incorporated (and cited of course) within. Rest in peace to the great Jacque Fresco from an average black woman in the Bay Area of California who heard your message and consumed it as a purpose. Thank you also, Roxanne Meadows as you are now the pillar on which the Venus Project stands. Please welcome me for a visit.
    *There is but one race, the human race.

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