Affordability: What It’s Good For
At Acorn, as in the larger world, the most important thing to be able to afford may be giving something away.
Creating a Community of Homesteaders
A land trust with leaseholds keeps members’ costs down while allowing a combination of autonomy and connection.
Affordability: Angst and Angels
Kara Huntermoon of Heart-Culture Farm shares her community’s affordability strategies.
Self-Reliance, Right Livelihood, and Economic “Realities”
Life in a small rural ecovillage can mean embracing complex choices while balancing idealism with necessity.
Vision and Reality in Ecotopia
Innovative ecovillagers turn challenges into opportunities.
Ecovillage Infrastructure
Water supply, human waste treatment, zoning regulations, legal structure, homeownership models, and other core technical issues are essential in ecovillage planning.