NAKED CITY: Can America do the same?

[whitestokes]

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Ever since I hear about <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cap d'Adge</span>, I have always wanted to visit this world's largest naturist place. Although, I really don't have the time to go there yet, I have bought several naturist travel DVD's, videos and books on the area. This is my way, in getting some kind of idea on what to expect, before a vacation to this most famous "<span class="ev_code_RED">Naked City</span>".

http://premium1.uploadit.org/whitestokes//CFF17.jpg As far as what I have learn about Cap d'Adge, I would love to experience and see other natuirsts grocery shopping, to naturists pumping gas at the service station there, to just about anything we would normally do around a regular town or city. The only exception, it can be all done in the nude there.

Now I don't want to forget about Sagacious (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7600016152/m/8640003953/r/3770018953#3770018953) topic, on her trip to Cap d'Adge. Thank to her topic, I have definitely found out a lot more about it from the reply comments made there. <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Although, I have always wonder, could a place so large as Cap d'Adge, be build or have one of our existing nudist resort grow to the size of Cap d'Adge, here in the United States</span>????

whitestokes.


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[whitestokes]

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Ever since I hear about <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cap d'Adge</span>, I have always wanted to visit this world's largest naturist place. Although, I really don't have the time to go there yet, I have bought several naturist travel DVD's, videos and books on the area. This is my way, in getting some kind of idea on what to expect, before a vacation to this most famous "<span class="ev_code_RED">Naked City</span>".

http://premium1.uploadit.org/whitestokes//CFF17.jpg As far as what I have learn about Cap d'Adge, I would love to experience and see other natuirsts grocery shopping, to naturists pumping gas at the service station there, to just about anything we would normally do around a regular town or city. The only exception, it can be all done in the nude there.

Now I don't want to forget about Sagacious (http://clothesfreeforums.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7600016152/m/8640003953/r/3770018953#3770018953) topic, on her trip to Cap d'Adge. Thank to her topic, I have definitely found out a lot more about it from the reply comments made there. <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Although, I have always wonder, could a place so large as Cap d'Adge, be build or have one of our existing nudist resort grow to the size of Cap d'Adge, here in the United States</span>????

whitestokes.


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[Jason Heh]

Only if all of us here build it, then make it our own country. The goverment would go nutz, I'm sure Bush would bug the phones and the DEA would send in the narks, while the FBI set up radical groups inside to raid at a later date, I'm sure the sheriff's department would have their say, local police would get in on the "messin" to.

Then we would get attacked.

No this would never go in the states, at least not yet. But I too would love to live like this.

Looks like a nice place, I'll be Googling it.

Peace and all that stuff.

[David77]

Maybe one of the Florida Keys would be the best place for an American Nude City, since it would be the warmest all year.
The buildings should be built substantially to withstand any hurricane.

If there is any "billionaire" on this forum who will build it, we will come - if singles are allowed, that is!

(Donald Trump, take note!) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[NudeAl]

I think we could see this happen if the trend towards nudity in vacations etc. continues to grow. One interesting idea would be outside of the US perhaps Mexico? A resort city near Cozumel perhaps that would be the western hemisphere equivalent of Cap d'Adge seems more likely. One other area could be out in the deserts of Arizona where land is still fairly inexpensive however the cost of building all the infrastructure to make it work would be prohibitive. You have to have a natural draw already in place and none exists there, no water. I could also see this happening in the Caribbean somewhere but I think it doubtful we will ever see this happen in the US. I hope I am wrong but somehow I just don't see it.

[justnude]

Many years ago, while still in college, I traveled to Europe and fell in love with Cap D"agde. I ended up spending almost 4 months living and working there. It was absolutely wonderful experience to live, shop, and enjoy life totally nude. The only "bummer" part of the deal was putting on clothes for work. As a waiter, I was required to wear at least shorts while working in the sea side cafe. Talk about being self-conscious-try wearing pants while waiting on nude folks-it was me who felt strange!

[whitestokes]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by David77:
Maybe one of the Florida Keys would be the best place for an American Nude City, since it would be the warmest all year.
The buildings should be built substantially to withstand any hurricane.

If there is any "billionaire" on this forum who will build it, we will come - if singles are allowed, that is!

(Donald Trump, take note!) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://premium1.uploadit.org/whitestokes//CFF18.JPG Yes <span class="ev_code_RED">David77</span> I understand what you are talking about, when you mention the word hurricanes. Although, I do live down here in Florida, for pretty much my entire life and the hurricane season is mostly a hit or miss thing, down here. Very unpredictable at time, to understand where a hurricane may change direction. So if a naturist area, as large as <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cap d'Adge</span> was to ever grow and develope in Florida or anywhere around the Gulf region, they would probably have to invest a lot more money into better building materials to withstand a major hurricane storm.

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gifAlthough, why not have one on the west coast or better yet, something inland around a huge lake. Kind of like, Cypress Cove and Lakecomo nudist resorts is build around.

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[Long Island Frank]

One of the biggest attractions of Cap d'Agde is the terrific beach, which you can see in Whitestokes's photo.

I think any similar project in or near the US would have to have a similar beach to make it work.

Also, the naturist part of Cap d'Agde developed in many stages, over a period of years, starting with a camping area. It didn't happen overnight.

Finally, Europeans are much more open to nudism than Americans are. I don't know if there would be enough Americans to support somewthing like Cap d'Agde here.

--Frank (who is going back to Cap d'Agde in July) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Sauna]

Yes Of course America can do the same. The only thing you need to do is to sell it Disney corp and they will have one naked theme park more in FLA makig money to them.

[Rabid_Clam]

Looks very interesting there! Just far too bad it is in France. Wish there was a place in the USA for this.

[Nu]

Interesting idea.

Start with a nude beach that you know.
There would already be housing nearby where inhabitants are interested in nudism. These inhabitants would be customers.
It would be a tourist area.
Can the area around this beach be altered to include restaurants, service stations, hotels, more housing, and supermarkets that cater to nudists?

[shãybare]

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Great concept. Just don't see it real soon. It would take a lot of investors. Nude and not nude.

[Walt Iliff]

Hi Folks,

IMHO, until nudity becomes commonplace, and as unremarkable as hair color. When skin magazines go out of business because no one cares. When mainstream America accepts the fact that "nude doesn't equal lewd" etc etc, THEN and only then will this work here on this scale. Until then, let's keep what we have and help show mainstream America that we're good citizens.

Walt Iliff

[missouriboy]

About five or more years ago, someone proposed a development like this in Texas, on or near the Gulf Coast, and I believe was seeking investors and/or partners. I don't remember any details, but apparently it didn't fly.

[KetchumMaine]

Perhaps I am being too simplistic or idealistic, but wouldn't it be possible to start out as a small cluster in a small community and build out from there? For example, a group of 10 families purchases/builds homes in a development or on a dead end street. Since they are all nudists, they can all agree that nudity is allowed in their area. As more nudists arrive, they build/buy adjacent homes, thus expanding the neighborhood. Eventually, a small store is added, and then more stores and services. Before you know it, you have a nudist community. Perhaps this could be started in the area of a remote nudist resort, that way some facilities are already in place. Take advice from The Three Stooges: "spread out".

[shãybare]

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Wouldn't the Mail Person, Utility people, Paper delivery person, etc. need to be in on this?

[Veal Johnson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shaybare:
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Wouldn't the Mail Person, Utility people, Paper delivery person, etc. need to be in on this? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

They are in most major nudist resorts. I noticed U.P.S. drivers, pizza delivery men, tradespeople and mail persons all regularly coming and going from Cypress Cove Nudist Resort without batting an eye at the nudists.

[Jay473]

Looks like a great place to visit.

[WacoTX]

There are a couple of places where this could be done. Of course, as has been mentioned, it would begin as a small development and grow. I don't know what happened to Jardin del Sol near Tuscon but that could have been developed into a vacation type resort. The other, perhaps best place, would be on the gulf side of Baja California.It would take a developer with vision and a good source of revenue to pull it off, but I think the Mexican government would welcome the investment and the proximity to well heeled Americans is an advantage.

[Long Island Frank]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shaybare:
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Wouldn't the Mail Person, Utility people, Paper delivery person, etc. need to be in on this? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

At Cap d'Agde, all sorts of delivery people, repair people, and so forth, come into the naturist area. There's even a post office there.

The fact that it's a nude area simply isn't an issue.

[Sailor]

I think that the only way to do it would be to start out with an attaction, like a large beautiful beach. It must be officially naturist, and accepted by the community. A place that people already come from a distance for. Then start adding things like a condo building or hotel that is offically naturist. At the same time small restaurants or shops that are naturist friendly can be added. If the initial building works, and the demand exceeds the supply, add another.

One reason that it works in France, and would be less likely to work in many other places, is the community acceptance. Cap d'Agde is not in the middle of nowhere. It is in a desireable resort area, with lots of other things near it. It is accepted by the community (except for some of the overt sexual activity). Thats another point. Thought would have to be given to a plan to keep the area family-friendly and not have it become like a Hedonist resort. This is difficult when it is not a private resort.

[whitestokes]

So far, I like some of the input, on this topic. Although, what's wrong with having lake front property as an attaction and especially one, that is already own by an existing nudist resort.


http://premium1.uploadit.org/whitestokes//CFF19.JPG <span class="ev_code_RED">EXAMPLE</span>:

<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cypresscove</span> and <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Lakecomo</span> are both situated beside a very huge lake and according to their memebers and the people who visit there, their lake side view is their biggest attraction. Just like <span class="ev_code_RED">Long Island Frank</span> pointed out about, that <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cap d'Adge</span> biggest attraction was there terriffic beach side property.

Although, even if there wasn't a natural body of water as an attraction, I believe if the money was right, it's still possible to build a big water theme park, which cater for nudists and their famlies. This could come with several water attractions, such as an olympic size pool, a huge wave pool or even a very large water slide.
But, regardless if this type of thing happen or not, it will take what <span class="ev_code_RED">Shaybare</span> has already summarize, "<span class="ev_code_BLUE">you would need a lot of investors</span>." So I must definitely agree with him, that some kind of large investments from someone or some groups, to pull it off.

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[shãybare]

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Those photos of the Cap are very beautiful. Certainly makes me wish I were able to visit there.

I think I like the idea of adding on to existing resort/s. I believe it would be more accepting to residents of the area.

[whitestokes]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Walt Iliff:
Hi Folks,

IMHO, until nudity becomes commonplace, and as unremarkable as hair color. When skin magazines go out of business because no one cares. When mainstream America accepts the fact that "nude doesn't equal lewd" etc etc, THEN and only then will this work here on this scale. Until then, let's keep what we have and help show mainstream America that we're good citizens.

Walt Iliff </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Ok, I am kind of lost on this one. <span class="ev_code_RED">Walt Iliff</span>, are you saying that nudity is mainsteam and commonplace in France. If so, is that's why <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Cap d'Adge</span> has grown to the scale it is today?
So I guess it has nothing to do with all of the vacational commerce money, that's being spend by naturist vacationer.
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[stephen russell]

One locale for an American Nude City:
PR, Kauai HI, Molokai HI.
Nevada (No of Las Vegas & East or West).
Modelled after Cap D Agde???
If inland with Lake???
Market Project with Economics nudists bring area alone.
May stave off others.
Use indle acerage & bldgs for Project.
Project name: EDEN CITY.
EDEN CENTER.
House 4K year round???
City facilities:
Water Park
Swimming Pools
Saunas
Hot Tubs
Piers (lake or sea)
Hotel
Condoes
Apts
Offices
Stores.
Picnic areas
RV Lots
Guest parking: Drive In.

Income sources:
Consulting
Publications
Tours
Rents.
Leases
Hotel stays
Dining
Tourisim.

Nice.

Co. name: EDEN DEV CORP.
Hqs FL???

[herooftime8]

As far as a nude city, I don't think America's ready for it, especially with the current regime. If someone in Washington gets concerned, the whole government will get involved and sign a nationwide anti-nudity bill.
If there's a single location that votes to be clothing-optional or -free, then they might be able to in 2008. It all depends on the community.
With as many resorts in Florida, maybe a city there would be willing to pass such a resolution.

[Evernude]

There is absolutely no reason why a nude city could not be a reality now. All it takes is enough people to start with, and money. As for laws, you establish them, not the Feds. The only thing that would cause Feds or others to get excited is if an inordinate number of sickos and perverts were infesting the place, which would be a problem. You would have to find a way to keep them out if you want to attract families and normal people to the town.

One way to do it is to find a place that is already somewhat pro-nudity. Start an advertising campaign for people to move there. Get a city government established, write a charter, establish local laws and ordinances that favor nudists and keep the perverts out. As for the Feds, just make sure the laws you pass are constitutional, to avoid any challenges that could set us back. And by all means, keep the churches out. If I want repression and guilt, I'll move to Utah.

Consider this: There are a bunch of religious nuts that are starting their own town. They are writing laws that enforce their goofy religious beliefs, like no nudity, that could be completely torn apart by a constitutional challenge.

If they can do it, so can we.

[herooftime8]

I don't doubt it could be done, but it just seems like there might be some resistance. No one who tried to start a new city with unusual rules didn't have resistance.

The example that jumps most prominently in my mind is the Mormons; they moved out to Utah to avoid persecution because of their beliefs. Then a nationwide law was passed banning multilateral marriages, which the Mormons had to give up.

In reality, they still live out in Utah for the most part, although now they're more socially accepted.

We might have the same thing happen to us if we tried to open "Nudesburg."

[Naturist Mark]

Some of the larger resorts already are nude communities. People buy property within them, live there year round. They have restaurants, shops and small businesses running within them. I'd say America has a number of Nude Villages already.

-Mark

[Reece852]

O_o



I'm moving to this Cap d'Adge place RIGHT NOW :P
Gaaaahh it looks so..... PERFECT!

Now I must learn German ^^ French could probably work too though :P

[NudePete]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Reece852:
O_o



I'm moving to this Cap d'Adge place RIGHT NOW :P
Gaaaahh it looks so..... PERFECT!

Now I must learn German ^^ French could probably work too though :P </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am pretty sure that whitestokes' map was taken from a German site, but French is the main language of the resort. It is in France, n'est pas?

[Jason Lee]

Cap d'Agde

F.A.Q. page www.capdagdenude.com (http://www.capdagdenude.com) English is widely spoken in bars and shops

[Rabid_Clam]

Between the nudist resorts nudist beaches nudist clubs and all a nudist city is well over due here in the USA.

The numbers of families show a decided interest and patronization to such places. The only stigma would be location. Of course here in the bible belt there would be much resistance and 'to-do' about a new installation but there are other places that would welcome one and do well by their presence by bringing in revenue from satalite supply sources.

Obviously the warmer areas would be the first choice for the longer seasons of outside activities. Florida is a great choice where that population is more open and the weather is within the needed limits. Let it happen!

Such an installation will prove that nudism is NOT a sexual experience and that alone will put the skin magazines further behind the 8 ball.