Democratic · Late 20th century formulation

Libertarian Municipalism

Seeks to shift political power toward democratic local assemblies and confederated municipalities. Public participation, rather than local administration alone, is the point of decentralization.

Foundational doctrines

Disagreement and variation

The challenge is how local assemblies can govern shared infrastructure and wider economic systems while preserving equal rights across communities. This entry models Bookchin’s libertarian municipalism; broader uses of municipalism need not share its economic commitments.

Source and historical context

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