Intentional community

Photo credit: Shira Golding.The Fall issue of Grassroots Economic Organizing (GEO) covers the relationship between intentional communities and solidarity

I had been thinking about what it means to design a community. Some people say community can't be designed. I disagree, though I do think it's a very different process than other design processes.

Kairos: A time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; the opportune and decisive moment. A time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; …

The Five Elements of Community Design: 1️⃣ Architecture: a strategy for the layout of a community 2️⃣Member Content: written, visual, audio, and video content organized for the community 3️⃣ Experience: onboarding, communication, notifications, and interactions 4️⃣Culture: the tone, guidelines, and expectations of your community 5️⃣ Participation: methods for members to share, connect, and communicate within the community #communitydesign

Patios, decks and stairs are often lined with durable vinyl railings. Vinyl railings can become dull and dingy after just a few weeks of outdoor exposure. The accumulated dust must be removed to return the original shine to the vinyl rails.

Are you new to the world of intentional communities and want a comprehensive overview? This is the Communities 101 course for you! Meet Cynthia and Yana, the experienced communitarians who will guide you through the history, culture, and landmarks of a global movement. Leave with advice for how you too can start or join a community.

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a commune? Well, let my mom tell you ALL about it.