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Answered questions

Starting

I don't know anyone who wants this. How do I find people to start a community with?How many people do we need to start a community?We want to start a community in another country. Where do we begin?Is it a bad idea to start a community with close friends?What should we do in our very first meeting as a founding group?How do we decide who can join our founding group?

Joining

My partner is less enthusiastic about community living than I am. What should we do?

Money

How much money do I need to join a community?I want to live in community, but I can't afford to buy in. Are there options?

Living together

Is community living good for families with young children?