Building Intentional Communities

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What is intentional community?

1. Voluntary sharing of space such as community buildings near residences, connected land parcels, or shared residences

2. High level of social cohesion, teamwork, or planned social involvement

3. Agreement about core values, governance style, or a shared purpose

1. Shared residence that is owned and/or managed by a corporation, where residents don’t typically have any decision about who else lives there

2. Three or more people living in the same residence, with at least one not legally defined as family or a dependant

3. Friendship might develop, but mutual support is not a goal

What is coliving?

We connect people

Our focus is helping individuals find each other to create new long-term living situations.

Free searches of community-minded individuals, groups, and consultants
Free private online messaging
Free profile (or low-cost upgrade)
Curated resources for a variety of residential intentional community types

Find others with community values

Some want to share housing, while others want to live in separate units but share activities and resources as a work group or friend group. This site helps you identify key areas of compatibility so that together, you can create the type of connections you’re looking for.

Living with or near others with similar values and lifestyle
Increasing self-sufficiency or sustainability
Sharing equipment or spaces for specific interests or activities

How ICmatch is unique

Our services help you get beneath the surface, to make deep and lasting connections and resolve differences.

Our messaging service lets you stay anonymous. Send external links or contact info when you choose to, with no paywall.

Advanced compatibility matching gives you the best chance to develop trust and workable agreements.

Our powerful filters help you find what matters to you. Access searches and all other essential functions for free.

We help you identify community types you’re interested in, such as tiny homes, an off-grid commune, or a shared house.

You will get a monthly email informing you of matches. You can choose to be notified of chat messages or not.

How can living in community improve your quality of life?

1. Maintain a high standard of living at less cost by sharing resources.

2. The right amount of togetherness contributes to a satisfying social life.

3. Research indicates that groups often make better decisions than individuals.

4. Over time, coliving community members can rely on each other to get thru challenges.

5. A sense of connection leads to health benefits and greater longevity.

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Our Mission and Vision

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