Could Someone Give me Advice on Starting an Eco-Friendly Intentional Community?

Hello there,

I am new to this forum and am excited to learn from all of you. My friends and I are in the early stages of planning an intentional community with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness. We are passionate about creating a space that promotes environmental stewardship; cooperative living; and a strong sense of community.

We’re currently grappling with a few challenges and would love to get advice from those who have experience in this area. Here are some specific questions we have:

What are some tips for finding affordable land that suits the needs of an eco friendly community? Are there specific regions or states that you found particularly supportive of such projects?

We are considering different governance models; like consensus decision-making or sociocracy. What governance structures have you found to be effective in your communities; especially when it comes to decision making and conflict resolution? :thinking:

We are aiming to implement sustainable practices; such as renewable energy; permaculture; and water conservation. What are some key sustainable technologies or practices you would recommend; especially for a group starting from scratch? :thinking:

How do you foster a strong sense of community and shared values among members; especially when welcoming new people? Are there any particular activities or traditions that have helped build cohesion in your community?

Also, I have gone through this post; https://forum.ic.org/t/looking-to-either-start-an-intentional-community-or-participate-in-one-aws-devops/ which definitely helped me out a lot.

What are some common legal and financial challenges you have encountered; and how did you address them? Any advice on structuring finances; like handling communal versus individual finances?

Thank you in advance for your help and assistance. :innocent:

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