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I'm planning to build an EarthNest home near Cedar Key and need advice on the best foundation options for sandy soil in a coastal area with potential flooding. Has anyone had experience with elevated pier foundations vs. monolithic slabs in similar conditions?
Has anyone successfully navigated HOA restrictions to build a sustainable home? I'm looking at property in a neighborhood with strict architectural guidelines, but want to incorporate solar, rainwater harvesting, and natural building materials.
I'd love to hear from people in established intentional communities about governance models that have stood the test of time. What works? What doesn't? Particularly interested in consensus vs. sociocracy vs. democratic approaches.
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