Preventing "Tyranny of the Minority"
Our consensus trainers and communication and process experts advise what to do about inadvertent “minority rule” in community.
When Someone Blocks Far Too Frequently
Our consensus trainers and communication and process experts advise what to do about “repeat blockers” in community.
The Meandering Paths of Arcadia
Builder and old-house renovator Alex Daniell fell in love with the charming, old-world village atmosphere of 8-year-old Arcadia Cohousing. He asks Giles Blunden, the group’s architect, how he did it.
Does It Really Matter What It Looks Like?
We asked 50 communitarians about attitudes about beauty in their communities. Did they value aesthetics in their buildings and landscape? Would they trade environmental or economic needs for beauty? their answers may surprise you.
Making New Choices, Planting New Seeds
In the mountains of New Mexico, Lama Foundation is making new food decisions to unhook from the fossil fuel-based agricultural systems.
Celebrating the Food Revolution
Red Earth Farms cofounder Alyson Ewald loves it that her rural community wildcrafts, grows, processes, ferments, pickles, and celebrates food.
Privacy and Transparency
By Geoph Kozeny “How many of my thoughts and feelings is it good to share, and how much can I or should I keep to myself?” This important question applies whether you’re living in a community, working with a team, or being involved with family, friends, or lovers. A...When Some of Us Don’t Support an Existing Agreement
Expert advice from five community process and communication consultants.
Natural Building Blues
Natural building teacher Mark Mazziotti looks at how what could have been a stellar intern program went awry.
Hello, Goodbye
Jules Pelican of OAEC in northern California examines the mutual influence of interns and community members. Is it painful to invest emotional energy in people who will soon leave? Does living in community, even temporarily, nevertheless benefit people?