ICSA – International Communal Studies Association. Publishes and shares information and organises conferences.
This cultural, business and education platform in Aarhus was founded in 2009. It was established by Bureau Detours. The Institut (X) say:
“It is an independent and not-for-profit culture association arising from citizen initiatives.
The (X) is continuously redefined by the members of the platform, which include:
250 + active members
90 studios & workshops
50 businesses
25 associations
The outdoor spaces and park areas are public and we invite everyone to use and co-produce them.”
Wikipedia‘s listings and links to directories of ‘intentional communities’.
Seems so, this is becoming a lovely republic of icon painters, artists, great abandoned houses, cosy cafes, a lot of mysterious courtyards, uphill streets and ladders, of painters, art dealers, monks and nuns, Central Asian-immigrants, birthplaces of and living places of many known Russian poets, writers, painters, musicians, jokers etc.
It's old and officialy functioning again since 2002, hence: expect something marvellous if you believe, and if you don't believe be amazed by the Power of Transformation and Expansion this epoch's about!
Sacred space within a form of FCS
Australian ecology writer, activist, musician and founder of the Rainforest Information Center (RIC). Deep Ecologist and influential thinker. A communitarian. But also a person of humour and intelligence and gentle passion
Lots of information, videos and links about his books, ideas…and life are to be found at his homepage at the RIC.
The Kibbutz in Israel have been famous as examples of intentional communities. Economic challenges have led to changes in the economic and social structures.
The second link is from John Carson who stayed in a kibbutz and compiled cotes to help would-be visitors.
An arts-based intentional community in Switzerland. Music, performance, sports events, installations and 'fun'! An old foundry converted into a vibrant arts venue involving local people as well as those who are involved full-time in the Culture Factory.
In Wetzikon, Switzerland. They say that: “The Culture Factory is a former foundry, which is a place for cultural encounters and cultural production today.
The culture - one hand understood as performing and visual arts, on the other hand as human needs such as housing, work and meet each other - intended as a unifying element, the various parts of the Kulturfabrik together.”
La Caravana (Rainbow Peace Caravan)
Links to the history of La Caravana, a mobile eco-village project in South America. Much respected eco-nomads.
An ecovillage that is being developed with government support in the Pembrokeshire area of Wales in the UK.
The website describes the concept for the Lammas ecovillage as: “that of a collective of eco-smallholdings working together to create and sustain a culture of land-based self-reliance. The project supports a permaculture approach to land management – in which human beings are considered an intrinsic part of the ecosystem. As a result the approach to environmental management is one of stewardship for future generations rather than exploitation for short term gain.”