As people have a harder time getting by, these intentional communities, like Amish, will be more important.
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Intentional communities are groups of people who choose to live together based on shared values, goals, and common, often communal, resources. These communities focus on reducing isolation, increasing sustainability, and enhancing social connection. Types range from cohousing and ecovillages to communes and worker cooperatives. Types of Intentional Communities
Cohousing: Typically private homes with shared common facilities (e.g., kitchen, workshop) designed for social interaction.
Ecovillages: Focused on sustainability, ecological regeneration, and often rural, such as
Earthaven Ecovillage.
Communes: Often characterized by high levels of income sharing, collective living, and collective property ownership. Housing Cooperatives: Members collectively own and manage their housing.
Shared Households / Co-living: Smaller, often urban groups sharing a home. Spiritual Communities: Focused on shared religious or spiritual practices, such as ashrams.
Common Values and Benefits Social Connection: Combating loneliness and fostering a sense of belonging.
Sustainability: Reduced consumption and lower carbon footprints through shared resources.
Resource Sharing: Access to shared tools, transportation, and communal meals.
Mutual Support: Enhanced safety and shared care responsibilities (childcare, elder care). Shared Values: Living with people who share similar visions, such as social justice or environmentalism.
Finding or Starting a Community Finding: Resources like the Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) provide directories to find communities, with an estimated 10,000–30,000 worldwide.
Starting: Requires careful planning, including establishing a clear purpose, finding members, securing land or funding, and defining governance structures. Key elements of a successful, established community often include at least five members from more than one family, a high level of social cohesion, and a shared purpose.
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