Finding Community
Business. Busy-ness. Coincidence?
Posted on June 5, 2014 byImproving our relationships to work, money, and entrepreneurship can dramatically enhance our sense of community and quality of life.
Digging into Community: A reflection from Tamarack’s 1000 Conversations Initiative
Posted on June 2, 2014 byTamarack Institute’s Conversations campaign reveals shifting expectations of community among youth and seniors, varying perspectives on group identity and boundaries, and diverse attitudes toward technology.
Opportunity Village Eugene: Pioneering New Solutions for the (Formerly) Homeless
Posted on May 15, 2014 by1 Comment
An innovative self-governing village lifts spirits while modeling new ways to address homelessness.
Margaret and Me: The Iron Lady Becomes an Unexpected Ally
Posted on May 11, 2014 byA squatters’ housing cooperative activist describes how Margaret Thatcher broke with her image to support an early “occupy” movement.
Strangely Warmed
Posted on January 14, 2014 byHome-scale geothermal in appropriate conditions promotes both community and energy savings.
The Peace Bridge
Posted on September 14, 2013 byTamarack Institute and FIC invite all of us to share our conversations about community.
Elders in Community
Posted on September 14, 2013 byTwo community founders offer ongoing lessons and inspiration.
Yes, Wealthy People Want to Live in Community in Sustainable Ways Too!
Posted on June 7, 2013 by1 Comment
The facilitator of a telephone support group offers 14 suggestions from current or aspiring communitarians with significant financial resources.
The Veterans Writing Group and the Military Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byA group of veterans discovers empowerment, connection, and healing by forming a writing group.
The Values of Shared Ownership
Posted on June 7, 2013 byShared ownership—including of real estate—has many practical benefits.
Sharing Community Wisdom
Posted on June 7, 2013 by1 Comment
Sharing, living close to the earth, honoring the cycles of life, and developing leadership and communication skills are essential parts of a healthy community experience.
Expressing Gratitude in Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byCommunities and their members can change and drift apart, but the lessons and tools gained in community endure.
Seeking Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byThe Tamarack Institute helps people talk and learn together about the possibilities of community.
Being Human
Posted on June 7, 2013 byA veteran of Washington, DC’s Sojourners Community reflects on wisdom her group gleaned from Central Americans and from one another.
Wisdom from Within, Wisdom from Without
Posted on June 7, 2013 by1 Comment
Life in and out of community offers valuable lessons about governance, membership, vision, struggles, and deepening connections.
An Interview with Ira Wallace
Posted on March 7, 2013 byA community pioneer and activist shares her stories.
Achieving Affordability with Cohousing
Posted on March 7, 2013 by6 Comments
Cohousing is intrinsically an affordable model; here’s why and how.
Creating a Community of Homesteaders
Posted on March 7, 2013 byA land trust with leaseholds keeps members’ costs down while allowing a combination of autonomy and connection.
Lessons from a Childhood in Maine
Posted on March 7, 2013 byIn rural Maine in the ’70s, community was everyday reality, and everyone needed help sometimes.
Affordability: Angst and Angels
Posted on March 7, 2013 by2 Comments
Kara Huntermoon of Heart-Culture Farm shares her community’s affordability strategies.
Within Reach is Ready!
Posted on March 6, 2013 byIt’s Ready for the World! The One-of-a-kind Film that Redefines Community. http://p0.vresp.com/8DVBNK #withinreachmovie
Cycling toward Sustainable Community
Posted on December 7, 2012 by1 Comment
After 6,500 miles of pedaling and 100 community visits, a couple documents the promise of intentional community and cooperative living.
New Beginnings at Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing
Posted on December 7, 2012 byA forming cohousing group experiences its share of bumps, but comes together to move forward.
Greening Your ’Hood
Posted on December 7, 2012 byKibbutzes, ecovillages, cohousing communities, and pocket neighborhoods offer us opportunities to make a new start.
Community for a Minute
Posted on December 7, 2012 by1 Comment
Children in outdoor programs face—and often overcome—three major obstacles to learning and growth.
Crossing over the Threshold
Posted on December 7, 2012 by1 Comment
An older generation learns to let go as a younger generation steps forward.
My Advice to Others Planning to Start an Ecovillage
Posted on September 7, 2012 by4 Comments
An ecovillage founder offers 10 guidelines for success, including “Start with people.”
Vision and Reality in Ecotopia
Posted on September 7, 2012 byInnovative ecovillagers turn challenges into opportunities.
Living the Questions
Posted on September 7, 2012 byBelfast Cohousing & Ecovillage grapples with obstacles to create a visionary housing project in rural Maine.
Coming of Age
Posted on September 7, 2012 by1 Comment
In Ithaca, New York, a pioneering project continues to break new ground in ecological design, education, and community.
