Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life Rethinking Home and Belonging Through Intentional Community (with Cynthia Tina)
Aug 26, 2025
Cynthia Tina, a sustainability educator and founder of Community Finders, explores the transformative power of intentional communities. She discusses how deeper interdependence can improve housing, health, and happiness. Cynthia explains different models of community living and highlights their benefits, such as reduced loneliness and shared costs. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with community goals and shares strategies for exploring these unique living arrangements. The conversation also touches on resilience in the face of climate change and the value of effective communication in community life.
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Early Discovery To Lifelong Practice
- Cynthia Tina discovered intentional communities at 15 and later visited over 200 communities worldwide.
- She now lives in a Vermont eco-village where she built a natural home with neighbor help.
Spectrum Of Community Models
- Intentional communities form around explicit shared values and vary widely along a communal spectrum.
- Many modern co-housing models offer private dwellings plus optional shared facilities and social support.
Begin With Your Values
- Start by clarifying your personal values and how you want those expressed in a neighborhood.
- Use that clarity to target communities that match priorities like food, arts, activism, or livelihood.
