Participatory Budgeting in an Income-Sharing Community
How does one share income and expenses among a hundred people? Twin Oaks discovers how to supplant apathy with widespread engagement.
Public vs. Private: Group Dilemma Laid Bare!
For some neighbors, the logical leap from “glimpse of skin” to “nudist colony” is a surprisingly short one to make.
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.