Cooperation and Competition in the Ecovillage
Earning a living based on responsible competition involves both sharing what we have and asking for what we deserve.
Dancing Rabbit’s Exchange Local Money System: The Promise of Local Currencies and Interest-Free Financing
Place-specific currencies can provide critical financing to the small businesses that keep local communities connected and thriving.
Margaret and Me: The Iron Lady Becomes an Unexpected Ally
A squatters’ housing cooperative activist describes how Margaret Thatcher broke with her image to support an early “occupy” movement.
Yes, Wealthy People Want to Live in Community in Sustainable Ways Too!
The facilitator of a telephone support group offers 14 suggestions from current or aspiring communitarians with significant financial resources.
The Values of Shared Ownership
Shared ownership—including of real estate—has many practical benefits.
Achieving Affordability with Cohousing
Cohousing is intrinsically an affordable model; here’s why and how.