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June 9, 2026 - The FIC is moving its discussion forum to a new ic.org platform that will launch in July 2026! This discussion forum will officially close by September. Please look out for announcements about the new website by staying connected through our newsletter.

Welcome to the discussion forum hosted by Foundation for Intentional Community.

Here we hope to foster live and ongoing conversations between individuals living in, starting, and aspiring to building new communities. This is a place to learn about what is out there, how to get started, and keep building intentional culture and communities. Connect with others who are doing work like yours, or those with whom you aspire to join, support, or collaborate.

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Hi All, My name is Donnie Austin, I’m new to the forum. I’m looking forward to learning and listening to how other members have launched and built their communities in international locations. I’m on the Pacific Coast of Ecuador, hoping to grow a small Intentional Community here with the helps of others.

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Donnie, your post is the most recent I see in this section but still very old! I’m having trouble using these forums. I have a post on all about the community I’m trying to start. It’s my current home not rural or off the grid and the location is a single house in a Philadelphia PA suburb. I like the idea of growing your own food but I also like ultra modern, low maintenance homes.

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I’m having trouble using these forums on IC but I did end up with a forum where I described the situation and the community I’d like to have. I’m not interested in rural living or living off grid because I’m a disabled senior but very open to a future area near conveniences yet with low crime. I need a community all on ground level if I’m going to be responsible for it. The community I’m trying to start is in a Philadelphia suburb but I’d love it if possible to move to an area with a very temperate climate where temps are comfortable most of the time.