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Everything we've learned about finding, starting and living in a community — written to be used, not just read.

• Community models explained

  Kibbutz, cohousing, ecovillage, co-op, commune — what each one shares, what stays private, and who each one suits.

  Basics · 3 min read

• What do you actually want from community?

  Before you search, get clear on what you want to share, what you need to keep, and what would make you leave.

  Basics · 2 min read

• How to find a community

  A seven-step path from "I'm curious" to "I'm ready to commit" — without rushing the parts that matter.

  Joining · 2 min read

• Red flags to watch for

  The warning signs that a community — or a founding group — isn't safe or isn't ready for you.

  Joining · 2 min read

• Visiting a community

  What to ask, what to watch for, and how to be a guest people are glad to have.

  Joining · 2 min read

• Writing your first message to a community

  A short template that gets replies — and the mistakes that get ignored.

  Joining · 2 min read

• Why founding groups fail

  Most new communities fail because of people, not land or money. Here's what goes wrong — and how to prevent it.

  Starting · 2 min read

• The stages of starting a community

  From one person's idea to a group living together — the stages, the checklist, and what each stage needs.

  Starting · 2 min read

• Writing a shared vision and values

  Prompts, a simple process, and how to turn values into something people can actually live by.

  Starting · 2 min read

• Choosing a place

  Rural, village or city? A practical checklist and scorecard for comparing sites — before you fall in love with one.

  Starting · 2 min read

• Ways to make decisions

  Voting, consensus, consent, delegation and the advice process — how each works, and when to use which.

  Living together · 2 min read

• Money and leaving terms

  Shared costs, budgets, and the questions every community should answer in writing — especially what happens when someone leaves.

  Living together · 2 min read

• Handling conflict

  Communities that last don't avoid conflict — they handle it well. A simple ladder, tools that help, and the important exception.

  Living together · 2 min read

• Designing shared spaces

  Where the paths go and which way the kitchens face decides how often neighbours meet. Principles from cohousing design.

  Living together · 2 min read

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