Five Tools to Help Groups Thrive
A clearly articulated evolutionary purpose, a welcoming of the whole self, and governance through self-management are keys to collective success.
Common Fire’s Top Ten Hard-Earned Tips for Community Success
The sometimes triumphant, sometimes traumatic experiences of the three Common Fire communities yield wisdom relevant to anyone working to create a community.
Nobody Likes Bosses
Even an anti-authoritarian household needs agreements—but who and how to enforce them is another question.
Hot Topic, Raw Emotion, and the Spice of Life: Chewing over Food Choice in Community
At La’akea, members’ various approaches to food reflect the quest for emotional as well as physical sustainability.
Radical Governance Changes in Two North American Ecovillages
Earthaven and Dancing Rabbit embrace their groups’ evolution and growth with innovative new governance and decision-making methods.
Burlington Cohousing’s Excellent Solar Adventures
When community members want to place “private” panels on “public” roofs, don’t expect clear sailing.