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Forming Formed: 2011
Industrial Revolution
British Columbia,
Canada
 We pool our money, about $40,000 each, between 5 of us.
Buy a BC property suitable for an ECO community, about 40 acres or more with good land.
We build a community based on small industry, welding/machining, tile making, agriculture, or whatever makes you creative and happy. We share the work, share the profits and re-invest in the property.
First major improvement would be to sub-divide into equal portions with a portion of land owned commonly. This would allow an easy sale if needed, and a way to pass on to your heirs. It also allows one to see that he is improving ones own land and not just common land.
Ideally we would buy a suitable piece with an existing dwelling and use it as a base to construct the rest of the dwellings.
Essentially I am just interested in getting a nice scenic piece in BC, which is almost impossible with $40,000, but very possible with $200,000.
  Status: 20% of land cost confirmed
Contact:
Rick
British Columbia Canada

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Last Updated:4/29/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: email
Population
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Those who are wise.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Common work results in equal shares.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
(Bankers not invited.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Those who work, will share.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($40,000 for land.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(All share in common expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(We will have power and Internet.)
Area:
40 acres (16.2 hectares)
(Bigger is better, but quality first.)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Common ownership at first, then sud-divide asap.)
Number of Residences:
5
(One for each family/owner.)
Cohousing:
No Answer
(Maybe, could be, who knows?)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(One day 100%, including hunting and fishing.)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(Good for community spirit, more the better.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Eat healthy, no store bought crap, lets grow it all.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Eat healthy.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(No alcoholics. Be responsible, and not in front of the children.)
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(Tobacco addiction is nasty, moderation in everything.)
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(You can't stop love.)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Might be on a bus route.)
 
 
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