Be prepared to take the following actions:

1. Study cooperative community principles and values.
2. Research cooperative housing models.
3. Identify potential locations for your village.
4. Conduct a feasibility study for the chosen location.
5. Develop a business plan with objectives, strategies, and financial projections.
6. Secure funding or investment for the village development.
7. Collaborate with RBEV.org planners to design the village layout and infrastructure.
8. Establish legal structures and governance mechanisms for the cooperative.
9. Recruit and engage interested members for the village.
10. Develop policies and procedures for membership, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
11. Create a marketing and outreach strategy for initial residents.
12. Develop a startup work plan by season for the first year.
13. Coordinate with local authorities for necessary permits and approvals.
14. Arrange temporary living arrangements for the construction team.
15. Build housing units and communal spaces within the village.
16. Have initial residents move in and start weekly operations.
17. Create a village council for major policies and plans, as well as weekly management.
18. Set up the village administration system.
19. Develop working finances and budget for each season of the first year.
20. Establish systems for shared resources like food production, transportation, and childcare.
21. Implement sustainable practices and technologies for energy, water, and waste management.
22. Foster community through regular dinners, gatherings, events, and activities.
23. Address disruptive members promptly to maintain the village's positive atmosphere. They may have to leave temporarily but can be reconsidered later.
24. Continuously evaluate and improve the village's operations and functioning.