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Collectively Improving the Standard of Living – One Community Weekly Progress Update #637

Posted on June 2, 2025 by One Community Hs

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One Community is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collectively improving the standard of living through our holistic approach to food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, global stewardship practices, and more. Our open source and free-shared model, meticulously designed to become self-replicating, serves as the foundation for creating a global network of teacher/demonstration hubs commitment to “The Highest Good of All“.

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One Community’s physical location will forward this movement as the first of many self-replicating teacher/demonstration communities, villages, and cities to be built around the world. This is the June 2nd, 2025 edition (#637) of our weekly progress update detailing our team’s development and accomplishments:

Collectively Improving the Standard of Living
One Community Progress Update #637

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HIGHEST GOOD HOUSING PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through Highest Good housing that is artistic and beautiful, more affordable, more space efficient, lasts longer, DIY buildable, and constructed with healthy and sustainable materials:

- - Learn about: Our Upcoming Crowdfunding Campaign
  - Learn about the different village models: 7 Sustainable Village Models
  - Visit the open source portals for the first two: Earthbag Village OS Hub | Straw Bale Village OS Hub

This week, Adil Zulfiquar (Engineer) continued working on the Vermiculture Toilet webpage. Adil analyzed the vermiculture webpage content to separate information related to the previous design and make space for updated content. He proposed a direction for revising the webpage that maintains existing information while adding new reports and details covering various aspects of the updated vermiculture system design. He also compiled the vermiculture operating conditions report and the temperature control report into the main webpage content document. One Community’s open source launching of collectively improving the standard of living begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Derrell Brown (Plumbing Designer) continued working on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home plumbing and mechanical details. Derrell coordinated with Michaela to address follow-up items related to finalizing the mechanical and plumbing plans. The work included modeling recent conflicts and updating markups in the Revit model. After reviewing the latest markup with the architect, he revised the dryer vent duct in the model to fit within the earthbag wall, along with adjustments to the wall hydrant and exhaust discharge. He also reviewed the current plumbing pipes within the earthbag dome’s stud walls to confirm the placement of all components. One Community’s open source launching of collectively improving the standard of living begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Faeq Abu Alia (Architectural Engineer) continued his work on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home renders. Faeq completed the second and third exterior walkthrough renderings of the 4-Dome Home project and applied finishing touches to the first exterior walkthrough rendering. He optimized lighting, adjusted material textures, and refined camera angles to align with project specifications. He rendered final high-resolution images and reviewed each sequence to identify and address visual discrepancies. The Earthbag Village is the first of 7 to be built as the housing component of One Community’s open source plans of collectively improving the standard of living. View examples of this work in the pictures provided below.

Karthik Pillai (Mechanical Engineer) continued helping finish the Earthbag Village 4-dome home roof plan. Karthik analyzed the potential use of an all-wood structure for the 4-dome cluster roof design based on the now-complete structural model, and reviewed the findings in a discussion with Michaela. As the design moves toward finalization, work began on preparing a design report to document the process and decisions made throughout the project. Updates were also made to the main structure of the vermiculture toilet design and reviewed with teammates. With the finite element analysis results supporting structural viability, the corresponding report will continue based on input from Jae. For the waste dumping mechanism, a design review was completed by Jae, whose feedback has been noted for discussion during the next team meeting, with any necessary modifications or follow-up tasks to be addressed accordingly. As the first of seven planned villages, the Earthbag Village provides the initial housing within One Community’s open source designs of collectively improving the standard of living. See the work in the collage below.

Ketsia Kayembe (Civil Engineer) continued working on the Earthbag Village designs related to Rainwater Harvesting and Water Catchment. Ketsia wrapped up the cost analysis for the Earthbag Village rainwater harvesting and stormwater systems by identifying missing or overlooked items and creating documents for each that included specifications, dimensions, and other relevant information. She revised the analysis based on feedback and added images of each item to support easier identification. The updated cost analysis was submitted for review, and she is awaiting feedback. She also began reviewing the Dam Earthworks and Lake Design Tutorial content, identifying inconsistencies, correcting mistakes, and suggesting improvements. One Community’s open source framework for collectively improving the standard of living begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Michaela Silva (Architect) continued working on the architectural details for the Earthbag Village 4-dome home design. Michaela completed the roof insulation modeling for the California climate and created models for three simple rain collection tanks. She started modeling gutters to connect the drains to the collection points and positioned the tanks to avoid interference with window placements. She also reviewed and updated an Excel file used for tracking the construction documents. As the first of seven villages in One Community’s open source plan for collectively improving the standard of living, the Earthbag Village represents the housing element. See her work in the collage below.

Rumi Shah (Civil Engineer) continued working on the Earthbag Village upgrades to bring our designs closer to construction-ready plans. Drawings for the six-dome structure were reviewed, and revisions based on Michael’s suggestions were applied. The updates were made with consideration of the overall design framework, maintaining consistency and clarity throughout the six-dome structure. One Community’s open source resources of collectively improving the standard of living begin with the Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

DUPLICABLE CITY CENTER PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through a Duplicable and Sustainable City Center that is LEED Platinum certified/Sustainable, can feed 200 people at a time, provide laundry for over 300 people, is beautiful, spacious, and saves resources, money, and space:

- - Learn about this building and it’s function: Duplicable City Center Open Source Hub

This week, Andrew Chen (Industrial Designer) continued working on the Dormer second-floor window for the Duplicable City Center. He finalized the material drawing list for the second-floor window, added color and cutways to improve visual communication, and checked that all dimensions in the drawing were accurate. He also finalized the positions for screws and holes to ensure assembly, set up a rendering scene in Keyshot, and began rendering the model for the assembly instructions. One Community’s Duplicable City Center stands for collectively improving the standard of living through open-source innovation. Browse the photos below to explore this work.

Ariana Virginia Gutierrez Doria Medina (Industrial Designer) has continued the analysis and cost estimation of the windows for the Duplicable City Center. The first assigned task was completed, which included preparing the assembly instructions, estimating costs, and researching efficient methods for cutting the insulation material for the project. While awaiting feedback, work continued on the second-floor model, reviewing and redrawing parts in the design files to make them available for modifications and adjustments. Through open-source innovation, One Community’s Duplicable City Center contributes to collectively improving the standard of living. Check out the photos below.

Jason Bao (Architectural Designer) continued working on producing renders for the Duplicable City Center library. Adjustments were made to the project files based on Jae’s feedback, and a second shot sequence was prepared. Test renders were produced to evaluate scene quality and technical performance. Camera setups for a new exterior walkthrough sequence were configured, and the final rendering process was initiated to generate output files. Work progressed according to scheduled tasks and technical requirements. One Community’s Duplicable City Center is a powerful example of open-source work focused on collectively improving the standard of living. Browse the images below.

Mihir Patki (Civil and Construction Engineer) worked on updating the 2D CAD drawings for the Duplicable City Center project. Updates were made to the SketchUp files to reflect design refinements, including the introduction of a centralized pit-based collection system to minimize pipe length, reduce joint failure risks, and simplify maintenance. The rainwater calculations excel file was revised with updated zone areas, downspout classifications, and material cost breakdowns. These changes were reflected in the website content, which was edited to align with the latest designs and calculations. Edits followed One Community’s formatting guidelines, including strikethroughs and color-coded updates for transparency. A new ‘Suggestions and Future Scopes’ section was drafted, highlighting possible improvements such as modular trench layouts, improved overflow control, and water-quality monitoring options. The final report was compiled and submitted for review, including the updated drawings, spreadsheets, and written content. A walkthrough could not be provided due to recurring software issues; however, comments and notes were added in the shared Google Doc for clarity. Handoff was completed as part of Mihir’s notice period wrap-up. The Duplicable City Center, created by One Community, exemplifies open-source solutions for collectively improving the standard of living. Browse the visuals below.

Rudrani “Sravya” Mukkamala (Mechanical Engineer) continued researching the structural components of a Duplicable City Center hydraulic elevator. She focused on organizing and documenting all project-related notes and reference materials to ensure better accessibility and workflow continuity. Existing files and design resources were sorted into relevant categories, and outdated or redundant items were removed to streamline the working environment. In addition to documentation, progress was made on the overview schematic document by completing CAD modelling tasks that represent the general layout and major subassemblies of the hydraulic elevator system. This modelling work will support coordination between mechanical, electrical, and architectural components in the project. With open-source innovation at its core, the Duplicable City Center by One Community drives efforts toward collectively improving the standard of living. Check out the images below.

Shu-Tsun (Engineer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center by conducting the structural and frame analysis of the City Center dome using Autodesk Inventor, as well as working on the spreadsheet for which she is responsible. She made notable progress on the structural load analysis by refining both the wind and snow load evaluations. Shu-Tsun integrated real-world wind data into the calculation spreadsheet, enabling her to revise the initial wind load model which had produced less favorable results and achieve more accurate, site-specific outcomes. Additionally, she carried out a detailed snow load simulation using actual project data to validate and strengthen her revised analysis. One Community’s open-source Duplicable City Center reflects a commitment to collectively improving the standard of living. Explore this in the images below.

Srujan Pandya (Mechanical Engineer) continued helping with the Duplicable City Center FEA analysis. He worked extensively on editing the document and added comments addressing the changes mentioned by Jae in his feedback video related to the vertical load results. He reviewed Shu’s snow load work and identified necessary formatting adjustments in the spreadsheet. Additionally, Srujan researched new information on earthquake analysis and gathered relevant California earthquake data to strengthen the analysis section. The updated draft was formatted according to document standards, except for values awaiting confirmation. Tables across the document were reformatted to improve clarity and presentation. Through open-source development, the Duplicable City Center advances One Community’s mission of collectively improving the standard of living. View the photos below.

HIGHEST GOOD FOOD PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through Highest Good food that is more diverse, more nutritious, locally grown and sustainable, and part of our open source botanical garden model to support and share bio-diversity:

- - Learn about the structures: Hoop House Hub | Aquapini & Walipini Open Source Hub
  - See what we’ll be growing: Gardens & Hoop Houses | Large-scale Structures | Food Forest | TA

This week, the core team continued working on the Master Tools, Equipment, and Materials/Supplies document. They continued working on the orchard (ORCH) document, cross-referencing it with the ORCH listing entries. They also proceeded with changing the single-letter descriptions of various One Community projects to multi-letter abbreviations. This modification was implemented to expedite the location of each section for listing on the Highest Good Master Tools, Equipment, Materials/Supplies document. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key component of One Community’s open source plans, focused on collectively improving the standard of living, and exemplifies the organization’s commitment through innovative design and implementation. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Chelsea Mariah Stellmach (Project Manager) continued her work on the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan menus and customization spreadsheets. worked with Jae to finalize Tanmay’s work on the Food Procurement and Storage Overview. She primarily focused on redrafting the section on Summary of Needs for 50 Active Adults. With the availability of the Recipe Build-Out Tool, manual calculations for complete nutrition shopping needs are no longer necessary. Chelsea also worked on adding links, photos, and future videos, with the plan to integrate this report into the other related HG food pages. As an essential aspect of One Community’s open source goals, the Highest Good Food initiative supports collectively improving the standard of living as a foundation for sustainable living. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Dirgh Patel (Volunteer Mechanical Engineer) continued assisting with the Climate Battery design evolutions. He updated the table format in the report to align with standardization guidelines, making the presentation more focused on results with clearer explanations and additional data. He resumed work on the thermal simulation to better understand the internal temperature behavior of the greenhouse and aimed for improved accuracy in results. Dirgh completed simulations for critical environmental conditions, including the warmest day in winter, the warmest day in summer, and the warmest night in summer. He also finalized all remaining simulations, collected inside temperature data, added the remaining conclusions, addressed previously pending points, and updated calculation explanations in the report. One Community’s open source mission is powerfully reflected in the Highest Good Food initiative, which is focused on advancing and collectively improving the standard of living for global benefit. The following visuals highlight key outcomes of this initiative.

Jay Nair (BIM Designer) continued working on Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting lighting and HVAC design. He continued working on the lighting energy calculations for the zones in the Solawrap Walipini 1 greenhouse. The work involved applying the updated seasonal DLI data within a standardized format to maintain consistency across the document. Adjustments were made to ensure the calculations align with project requirements and formatting standards. The Highest Good Food initiative plays a leading role in One Community’s open source platform, promoting and collectively improving the standard of living through sustainable and participatory development. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Pallavi Deshmukh (Software Engineer) continued working on adding the new Zenapini 2 content to the Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting page. She completed nine interviews and submitted the required details. She continued working on the web page design by integrating Chris’s GIS content into the permaculture page using the web design tutorial. She reviewed team members’ work and incorporated their contributions to ensure the page was complete. Additionally, Pallavi created blog 636 and reviewed related work from the team. Fulfilling One Community’s open source objectives, the Highest Good Food project integrates collectively improving the standard of living into a larger vision of regenerative living. Her contributions are highlighted in the collage below.

HIGHEST GOOD ENERGY PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through Highest Good energy that is more sustainable, resilient, supports self-sufficiency and includes solar, wind, hydro and more:

- - Learn about the open source sustainable-energy foundations: Solar, Hydro, and Wind
  - Explore our research into the most sustainable products and companies for saving water and energy: Insulation, Eco-laundry, Lightbulbs and Light Bulb Companies, Doors and Door Companies, Windows and Window Companies, Toilets, Faucets and Faucet Accessories, Urinals, and more.

This week, Dishita Jain (Data Analyst) continued assisting with the Highest Good Energy research and cost analysis for establishing a global eco-balance. She completed the cost analysis for all five phases and shared the Excel file for review. Throughout the week, she worked on the cost breakdowns for individual phases—finalizing phases two and three and progressing through phases four and five. She also completed the research required for Phase 1 and used it to support the analysis for the remaining phases. In the earlier part of the week, she gathered and updated cost data through ongoing research for each phase. In addition to this project, Dishita contributed to the OC Administration project by completing a review of the training team, updating the team collage, and adding the team summary on the WordPress platform. One Community’s open source mission is powerfully reflected in the Highest Good Energy initiative, which is focused on advancing and collectively improving the standard of living for global benefit. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Iman Al Harthy (Environmental Engineer) continued assisting with the Highest Good Energy research. She completed the onboarding process and reviewed materials related to off-grid versus grid-tie analysis. She read the shared analysis document, the profit calculation comparison for on-grid and off-grid systems, the cost analysis, and the profit calculation document. She began familiarizing herself with the on-grid versus off-grid calculator, reviewed previous feedback on the existing documents, and examined the reference tutorial for report formatting. Iman has started developing comments and questions to improve the existing work to better align with the original design criteria and goals, and plans to post the comments on the documents next week. One Community’s open source mission is powerfully reflected in the Highest Good Energy initiative, which aims at advancing society by collectively improving the standard of living of living for global benefit. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Muhammad Sarmad Tariq (Electrical Engineer) continued assisting with off-grid and grid-tied Solar Microgrid comparisons as part of the Highest Good Energy component. He continued working on the integration of a net-zero PV system in the report on the calculator for calculating profit and net savings for an off-grid and a grid-tied solar PV system. He tabulated the results where the PV system size was varied, and it was seen how many deficient units needed to be brought from the grid. A PV system size of around 100 kW was deemed sufficient for achieving net-zero status. Driven by its open source philosophy, One Community created the Highest Good Energy initiative to pioneer sustainable practices through advancing and collectively improving the standard of living. See his work in the collage below.

HIGHEST GOOD EDUCATION PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through Highest Good education that is for all ages, applicable in any environment, adaptable to individual needs, far exceeds traditional education standards, and more fun for both the teachers and the students. This component of One Community is about 95% complete with only the Open Source School Licensing and Ultimate Classroom construction and assembly details remaining to be finished. With over 8 years of work invested in the process, the sections below are all complete until we move onto the property and continue the development and open sourcing process with teachers and students – a development process that is built directly into the structure of the education program and everything else we’re creating too:

Program Overview: Education Open Source Hub
How the components work together in designing human orchestrated eco-abundance: How to use the Education for Life Program
Lesson Plans for Life – Lesson Plans How-to
Foundations of Outstanding Leaders, Teachers, and Communicators
Curriculum for Life
Teaching Strategies for Life
Learning Tools and Toys for Life
Evaluation and Evolution

This week, Harshitha Rayapati (Program Manager) continued work on detailing deliverables for the Highest Good education software platform, outlining various components, developing Figma designs, and expanding the visual layout of the student dashboard. This week, her work focused on adding comments to Anuneet’s Figma work to guide her and assign new design tasks. Feedback was provided on Figma design for the student dashboard, with additions made to the to-do screen and activities page to enhance interactivity. Pages and functions for the student dashboard and common navigation bar were further outlined to define next steps for Ravi and Anuneet. Requirements for the student dashboard were clarified during a call along with suggestions for updates. The behavior and visual layout of the student log and knowledge evolution screens were outlined. Coordination with Sidhartha, Chitra, Anuneet, and Ravi also took place to gather updates on frontend and backend work, resolve blockers, and provide clarification on software components. Additionally, worked on compiling the weekly blog update, reviewed the Graphic Design Team’s weekly progress, edited the blog page and created a collage. The One Community model of collectively improving the standard of living with sustainably built classrooms like this is an excellent example of sustainable change for the whole planet. See the collage below for her work.

Mai Mohamed (Electrical Engineer) started working on drawing the building and its rooms, determining the story heights, and establishing the scale and x-y coordinates to add spaces identified as classrooms. She renamed one space to “Classroom” and added furniture such as chairs, tables, and toilet seats to the classrooms and toilets. She also researched whether to use Philips LEDs, examining the types of LEDs available and the number needed. Sustainably built classrooms like this exemplify the One Community model of collectively improving the standard of living and driving global sustainable change. See the collage below for her work.

Mrinalini Raghavendran (Software Engineer) continued refining and documenting both frontend and backend requirements for various graphs. She worked on finalizing aspects of the code by adding styling, implementing additional functionality, and refactoring the code to prepare for a pull request. She created a frontend pull request for the task and began addressing the errors that came up during review. Mrinalini also started a new task, reviewed the issue outlined in the document along with the related references, and began debugging it locally. She continued working on the debugging process the following day, testing several local fixes, though the issue is still being investigated. By forwarding collectively improving the standard of living with classrooms like this, One Community provides a replicable example for global sustainable development. See the collage below for her work.

HIGHEST GOOD SOCIETY PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through a Highest Good society approach to living that is founded on fulfilled living, the study of meeting human needs, Community, and making a difference in the world:

- - Read the Highest Good society overview: Highest Good Society
  - Learn about the model for fulfilled living and sharing: A Day in the Life
  - Learn about the 4 economic models: RBE | For-profit | Non-profit | Entrepreneurship
  - Learn about our open source community collaboration and management software: The Highest Good Network

This week, the core team completed over 41 hours managing One Community’s volunteer-work review not included above, emails, social media accounts, web development, new bug identification and bug-fix integration for the Highest Good Network software, and interviewing and getting set up new volunteer team members. They also shot and incorporated the video above that talks about collectively improving the standard of living and how collectively improving the standard of living are a foundation of the bigger picture of everything One Community is doing. The image below shows some of this work.

Govind Sajithkumar (Project Manager) continued focusing on analytics and content management for Facebook and Instagram via Meta platforms. He updated the social media analytics spreadsheet with the latest audience metrics for Facebook and Instagram, incorporating refreshed demographic data and new audience insights into the master file. He continued managing weekly content for Meta platforms by refreshing feeds with new posts, maintaining a regular posting schedule, and recording content details in the Open Source spreadsheet to align with audience engagement times. Govind’s responsibilities also included overseeing content rotation by preparing and scheduling posts, along with maintaining the Open Source spreadsheet. Additionally, he contributed to PR Review Team Management by providing feedback on team documents, updating the WordPress site with the weekly summary and collage, revising the PR Review Team Table and HGN PR spreadsheet, and submitting the admin feedback table. This effort supports One Community’s broader mission of collectively improving the standard of living. The images below showcase some of this work.

Hritvik Mahajan (Data Analyst) continued supporting both marketing and administrative tasks this week, with contributions to the Marketing and Promotion and Highest Good Network Software Development projects. He contributed to the HGN Software Development and OC Administration projects by reviewing multiple pull requests, following up with team members on Slack to address requested changes, and resolving merge conflicts. He supported Marketing and Promotion by posting high-engagement content in Twitter communities, resulting in increased followers. For OC Administration, Hritvik updated the Highest Good Energy and Highest Good Food sections for the weekly progress blog, created collages, commented on team contributions, and revised his webpage to reflect current progress.This initiative furthers One Community’s goal of advancing collectively improving the standard of living. The following images show his work for the week.

Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Project Manager) continued developing the Job Applicants page along with components of the Highest Good Network Phase 2 and Phase 4 dashboards, including the PR Team analytics section. He worked on the development of the PR Review Team Analytics Dashboard. He discussed possible features and the overall design of the software with Neeharika, created wireframes, and wrote action items to guide further development. As part of the PR review team, Jaiwanth reviewed the pull requests of the volunteer team assigned to him. This project plays an important role in One Community’s commitment to collectively improving the standard of living. The following images show his work for the week.

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

The Administration Team summary, covering their work administrating and managing most of One Community’s ongoing process for collectively improving the standard of living was managed by Bhakti Tigdi (Project Manager) and includes Anuneet Kaur (Administrator), Himanshu Mandloi (Engineering Project Manager), Khushie Zaveri (Communication Strategist), Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst), Olawunmi “Ola” Ijisesan (Administrative and Management Support), Olimpia Borgohain (Data Analyst and Team Administrator), Rachna Malav (Data Analyst), Rishi Sundara (Quality Control Engineer and Team Administrator), and Ryutaro (Ryu) Wongso (Economic Analyst and Team Administrator) The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll be managing and objectively measuring our process for collectively improving the standard of living through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, the Administration team contributed across various areas including sustainability research, data analysis, hiring, social media planning, and SEO optimization. Anuneet researched sustainable flooring and glass recycling options, updated village pages with optimized media, prepared bio announcements, and drafted content for the Highest Good Education Program. She also participated in the hiring process and reviewed admin submissions. Himanshu performed daily timelog reviews, created new tasks, followed up with members for alignment, and developed a blog outlining open-source strategies for eco-philanthropy. Khushie supported the metrics campaign by refining outreach content, updating the media kit, aligning with the graphics team through briefs, and reviewing team copy. She also handled administrative coordination and contributed to campaign efforts on Reddit and Mastodon. The Duplicable City Center showcases One Community’s open-source contribution to collectively improving the standard of living through new-paradigm philanthropy and change.

Neeharika finalized the PR data analysis dashboard in Figma after collaborating with another team member and submitted it for review while also managing her admin tasks and reviewing others’ work. Ola monitored PR team progress on the Highest Good Network, maintained organized documentation, updated folders, managed social media scheduling, and uploaded weekly summaries with visuals. Olimpia completed LinkedIn post scheduling through June, finished a LinkedIn analytics report, progressed on the analytics dashboard, and supported regular admin tasks. Rachna was unable to schedule interviews due to timing conflicts but continued work on SEO pages and stayed up to date with team communications. Rishi created and uploaded member collages, merged blogs into Blog #636, completed SEO work, and managed follow-ups on delayed tasks and pull requests. Ryutaro reviewed development work from the Binary Brigade, continued cost analysis template development for the Duplicable City Center, created a summary collage, and drafted a supporting blog post. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to collectively improving the standard of living. See below to view images of their work.

GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

The Graphic Design Team’s summary was managed by Harshitha Rayapati (Program Manager) and includes Junyuan Liu (Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer) covering his work on graphic designs to support a model for collectively improving the standard of living. This week, Junyuan created social media content by collecting images, exploring various design options in design software. He brainstormed approaches for creating future images and worked for “Most Sustainable” Image, such as inserting sentences and adjusting the layout. In addition, he crafted bios for volunteers, designed images and edited information on a web page. See the Highest Good Society pages for more on how this contributes to collectively improving the standard of living. See the collage below to view some of their work.

HIGHEST GOOD NETWORK PROGRESS

One Community is collectively improving the standard of living through open source Highest Good Network^® software that is a web-based application for collaboration, time tracking, and objective data collection. The purpose of the Highest Good Network is to provide software for internal operations and external cooperation. It is being designed for global use in support of the different countries and communities replicating the One Community sustainable village models and related components.

Learn about our open source community collaboration and management software: The Highest Good Network

This week, the core team continued their work on the Highest Good Network PRs and confirmed fixes for six pull requests: leaderboard header screen size optimization (#3345), icon notification bubbles with 4-digit numbers (#3317), fixed width for the User Management title column (#3177), QSC color change issue (#3227), removal of extra space on the profile page (#3474), and general profile page fixes (#3187). One pull request, adding active/inactive numbers by teams on the team page (#2850), was not fixed. In addition, they left messages for three volunteers on Slack regarding issues found in PRs and reported three new issues that require fixing. These improvements represent incremental steps towards the realization of collectively improving the standard of living. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to collectively improving the standard of living. The collage below shows some of their work.

ALPHA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Alpha Software Team, covering their progress on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Lin Khant Htel (Frontend Software Developer), and the team includes Nikita Kolla (Full Stack Developer). This platform streamlines internal communication and operations with the overarching aim of collectively improving the standard of living. Lin reviewed and approved PR #3553 after testing the code on a local machine and confirming that all the test cases passed as expected. Lin also reached out to team members for consultation, reviewed Alpha team members’ weekly summaries, photos, and videos, and handled management duties for the Alpha Team. This work reflects One Community’s ongoing commitment to collectively improving the standard of living.

Nikita worked on an issue in the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard related to the horizontal bar graph of P5, where the page refreshes and blinks briefly when the graph type is changed. She investigated the cause of this behavior and worked on implementing a fix to address it. See the images below for more illustrations of the team’s work, reflecting the vision to collectively improve the standard of living. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to collectively improving the standard of living.

BINARY BRIGADE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Binary Brigade Team’s summary overseeing advancements in the Highest Good Network software was managed by Aureliano Hubert Maximus (Volunteer Software Engineer) and includes Anirudh Sampath Kumar (Software Developer), Geeta Matkar (Software Engineer), Jaissica Hora (Software Engineer), Nikhil Routh (Software Engineer), Sabitha Nazareth (Software Engineer), Samman Baidya (Software Engineer), Vasavi Vuppala (Software Engineer), Vamshi Gutha (Full-Stack Developer), and Wangyuan Chen (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll be managing and objectively measuring our progress in collectively improving the standard of living through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Anirudh resolved a bug in a previously completed PR that enabled owners to manage CC email recipients for job application notifications, contributing to backend reliability and collectively improving the standard of living. The issue—caused by missing logic for the “All” category—was fixed by updating the code to loop through all categories and apply the email addresses, preventing server errors. Aureliano focused on auto-poster development for multiple platforms within the HGN Software Development project, aligning integrations with goals aimed at collectively improving the standard of living. He completed Imgur integration, cleaned up code, researched the Threads API, connected relevant social media platforms via Facebook Business Suite and implemented Facebook login using the SDK. Geeta resolved a merge conflict for task 200, which updated the blue square system to display the issuer’s identity in the description, enhancing clarity and collectively improving the standard of living. After verifying the changes, she merged the code into the development branch under PR 3376.

Jaissica fixed two issues related to the Weekly Summary and Task Assignment features, ensuring that access and functionality worked for users across roles while collectively improving the standard of living. She restored Weekly Summary visibility for Volunteer accounts and corrected a dropdown display error so all team members appeared properly during task assignment. Nikhil continued converting standard CSS imports to CSS Modules, modernizing code structure to support maintainability and scalability. Import paths were changed, and className usage was updated to reflect the modular styling format. Sabitha progressed on the Bitly auto-poster by confirming task requirements with Jae, registering a Bitly account, and setting up backend routes and controllers in Node.js, aligning system architecture with the broader aim of collectively improving the standard of living. She compared her setup with the Imgur auto-poster and refined authentication processes. Samman submitted his grouped chat bar task for Phase II and began work on a new FAQ section for Phase III events, integrating user-focused design elements aimed at collectively improving the standard of living. He built the layout, styled toggles and buttons, and began resolving bugs encountered during integration.

Vamshi worked on the Summary Dashboard’s line chart feature, focusing on injury data visualization over time to support decision-making and collectively improve the standard of living. He integrated data sources, debugged rendering issues, and adjusted chart behavior for better dashboard compatibility. Vasavi contributed to both backend and frontend development of the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard by designing API endpoints and frontend logic that responded dynamically to user input, reinforcing a system built for collectively improving the standard of living. She implemented /api/injuries/yearwise with filters and supported real-time chart rendering. Kaia resumed work on the Weekly Summary Email feature by organizing updates in a new GitHub branch and addressing permission issues while aligning team communications toward collectively improving the standard of living. She also reviewed PR #782 and began refining the code and functionality. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages to learn more on how this relates to collectively improving the standard of living. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

BLUE STEEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Blue Steel Team’s summary, presenting their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Sheetal Mangate (Software Engineer) and includes Linh Huynh (Volunteer Software Engineer), and Ramakrishna Aruva (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll be managing and objectively measuring our process for collectively improving the standard of living.

This week, Linh worked on the Bluesky auto-poster feature for the Highest Good Network project, focusing on refining the user interface to enable users to connect their Bluesky accounts, create posts, and manage existing posts with options to view or delete them. He updated CSS styles to improve layout spacing and media presentation for images, videos, and GIFs. On the backend, he implemented routes and API logic for post creation, retrieval, and deletion using a controller, service, and router structure. Linh used express-session to manage user sessions with Bluesky credentials and modified middleware to permit unauthenticated access to specific Bluesky endpoints. He also updated CORS configuration to support frontend-backend communication with credentials and tested the system to verify session persistence and error handling during connection and posting workflows. This effort supports One Community’s dedication to collectively improving the standard of living.

Ramakrishna optimized the color generation logic using the D3 library, tested the feature for expected functionality, submitted a pull request, and notified Jae about the update. He then started a new task to add a key for weekly summary date submission time in the database. He reviewed the codebase to determine the correct implementation approach, created a new backend branch for development, and encountered a Node module issue that he is currently investigating. Sheetal worked on integrating the Reddit API using OAuth authentication. She implemented code for various API endpoints based on the defined routing structure and worked on obtaining and managing the access token from Reddit, which is required for making authenticated API requests. See the Highest Good Society and the Highest Good Network pages to learn more about how their work contributes to collectively improving the standard of living. See below to view images of their work.

CODE CRAFTERS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Code Crafters Team, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Sundar Machani (Software Engineer) and includes Ashrita Cherlapally (Software Engineer), Dhrumil Dhimantkumar Shah (Software Engineer), Greeshma Palanki (Software Engineer), Humera Naaz (MERN developer), Rahul Prasad (Software Engineer), Ravikumar Sripathi (Software Engineer), Sai Moola (Software Engineer), and Sravan Kumar Bodakonda (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our process for collectively improving the standard of living through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Ashrita implemented a horizontal bar chart titled “Most Popular Roles” to show role competitiveness based on application counts. She set up the frontend layout with X-axis values for application numbers and Y-axis for role names, with data labels turned on. She added filters for role and date, and the graph updates based on user input. Dhrumil completed work on the assigned task associated with PR #3567. During the review process, additional requirements were identified. Specifically, the filter button was not functioning as expected and pagination had not been implemented. These issues were resolved and the necessary updates were made to the pull request. Work also started on the dark mode feature. This contribution is part of One Community’s initiative dedicated to collectively improving the standard of living. Greeshma implemented role-based restrictions for the Weekly Summaries feature to limit access based on user roles. While testing, they addressed issues with undefined role values and UI failures, and updated the Manager role logic in the permissions configuration. They also analyzed the code structure related to role-based checks to support troubleshooting. Sravan worked on the frontend component (injury.jsx) for the “Total Injuries Over Time” feature connected with the backend API, and the integration is functioning as expected. Data are being retrieved from MongoDB, and all filters, including project, date range, injury type, department, and severity, are operational. Work is ongoing to make minor adjustments to the user interface and to improve the quality and structure of the data in the MongoDB collection. This work plays a vital role in One Community’s approach to collectively improving the standard of living.

Humera worked with testers to verify the backend badge functionality and address existing errors. She identified that an API was returning a 404 error despite using the correct route and controller, and reviewed the issue to determine its source. The application appeared to function correctly in her local environment, indicating the problem may be environment-specific. She resolved the personal maximum badge issue but is awaiting tester confirmation for validation. This work plays a vital role in One Community’s approach to collectively improving the standard of living. Rahul fixed the TimeLog.jsx file by defining the expected props using propTypes and connecting the necessary Redux functions. He resolved an issue involving duplicate TimeLog function declarations. Some errors remain, potentially due to incorrect imports, leftover references, or misplaced return statements; these are under review. He also worked on core TimeLog functionality related to time log tracking. On the backend, he added logic in logtimestamps.jsx to support the creation, storage, and retrieval of timestamp data for tracking user activities and event durations. Ravi updated the “Past Lesson Plans” module from a static interface to an interactive one that supports student engagement. The update includes a card grid layout for lesson plans, tools for logging reflections, asking questions, submitting work, and organizing plans with labels and favorites. Students can also use the Growth Portfolio for reflections and review analytics on their performance and responses. This action supports One Community’s strategy for collectively improving the standard of living.

Sai continued work on the task “Phase 2 Summary Dashboard: Create a bar graph for issues breakdown by type.” Progress included fixing an alignment issue with the chart title and legends, creating backend endpoints, and adding them to the routes file. The endpoints were tested using Postman by creating three mock projects and adding issues to them. Work is currently ongoing to fetch this data from the backend and display it on the frontend. This contribution helps drive One Community’s mission of collectively improving the standard of living. Additionally, merge conflicts were resolved for open PR #3514. Sundar worked on resolving merge conflicts and addressing reviewer comments across several PRs, including front-end updates and documentation improvements. He completed the registration page UI for the listing and bidding platform, pending backend integration, and made progress on the attendance and no-show tracking feature, which is now ready for review. Some functionality issues remain in older PRs due to significant codebase changes. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to collectively improving the standard of living. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

DEV DYNASTY SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Dev Dynasty Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Honglin Chen (Software Engineer) and includes Dharmik Patel (Software Engineer), Mohan Satya Ram Sara (Software Engineer), Shraddha Shahari (Software Engineer), Vamsi Krishna (Software Engineer), and Zhifan Jia (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our process for collectively improving the standard of living through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Dharmik completed the feature to display the number of blue squares on the User Management page by resolving merge conflicts, testing the initial fix, and submitting it for review. He made enhancements in response to feedback by adding a tooltip, linking the count to user profiles, and formatting alignment, and began investigating a discrepancy noted during review. He also requested 20 additional hours to complete the task. Honglin wrapped up all open pull requests by resolving merge conflicts and documenting the status of each in a wrap-up document, created action items for all remaining tasks requiring reassignment, and selected and trained a team member to take over the manager role for transition continuity. This effort is aligned with One Community’s long-term vision for collectively improving the standard of living.

Mohan resolved a dropdown overlap issue in the HighestGoodNetworkApp, focusing on conflicts with the Taking Time Off section on larger screens. He refined z-index handling, cleaned up class selectors, and removed temporary styles to improve maintainability. After encountering Husky pre-commit errors from unrelated linting issues, he isolated the fix in a new branch and committed only the relevant changes. Mohan completed cross-browser testing, including Safari, to ensure consistent rendering and he verified no impact on other dropdowns, modals, or collapsible sections. Shraddha worked on a pull request related to badge assignment duplication and collaborated with a colleague to debug the issue, trying multiple code and MongoDB configuration changes. The issue remains unresolved and under investigation. She also analyzed a problem affecting the email creation API tied to editing email addresses on the Profile Page and made progress on implementing code changes. This work reflects One Community’s philosophy of collectively improving the standard of living.

Vamsi began development on the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard by reviewing feature requirements for a stacked horizontal bar graph on tool stoppages, created a GitHub repository for frontend work, and updated the IssuesList component to enable automatic refresh after issue updates. He moved styling for the multi-select dropdown to CSS using classNamePrefix, implemented dark mode support, updated the date range picker display, replaced nested ternary expressions for readability, and added comments to improve maintainability. Zhifan worked on a hotfix for the “Hours Logged” section missing from the Weekly Summaries Report, identified a mismatch between frontend expectations and backend structure, and resolved it by updating the backend to align with the multi-week tab system. He removed debugging logs, fixed an intermittent cacheUtil.getCacheTime error, resolved merge conflicts by adopting the new architecture, replaced class methods with functions and lifecycle methods with useState and useEffect for the anniversary feature, removed a duplicate button, and adjusted filter sizes. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to collectively improving the standard of living. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

EXPRESSERS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Expressers Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Strallia Chao (Software Engineer), includes Casstiel Pi (Software Engineer), Meenashi Jeyanthinatha (Full Stack Developer), Rahul Trivedi (Software Engineer), and Reina Takahara (Software Developer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our progress toward collectively improving the standard of living through innovative software development, testing, and collaboration. This week, Casstiel received a first bug fix task and tested it locally while researching possible solutions. The issue involved a span element using window.open that blocked middle and right-click actions. He resolved this by changing the element to a standard link, adding both onClick and onAuxClick handlers to support multiple click types, and used preventDefault to stop navigation when the link was missing. A toast error message was shown for both left and middle clicks when no link was present. Casstiel also submitted a first pull request, created a branch from the forked repository, and documented changes while gaining experience with Git and version control. Meenashi focused on managing the difference between the initial and final bid using the updateOrder function, which triggered on each bid price change. These updates were stored for processing after the bidding period. When the deadline passed, a checkoutNow request was sent to the selected user for approval within three hours. Once approved, the order could be authorized and the final amount captured within 29 days. This task contributes to One Community’s broader goal of collectively improving the standard of living.

Rahul worked on resolving alignment issues in the Dashboard’s Tasks table. He ran multiple tests to identify the source of layout inconsistencies and made adjustments across several CSS files. He continued making refinements to improve visual consistency and eliminate misalignments. This work reflects One Community’s philosophy of collectively improving the standard of living. Reina fixed an older pull request involving the Job Positions page. She replaced a clickable header with a button, corrected filtering behavior by including category data in the backend search results, and introduced a variable to retain pagination when switching to summaries. Strallia reviewed pull requests related to the Total Org Summary page, including PR3503 for the Hours Completed chart and PR3560 for adding a tooltip. She identified issues in PR3503, updated the task sheet with follow-up actions, and provided backend guidelines for adding a database field required by the Total Summaries Submitted component. She also checked in with team members regarding their progress across Summary page features. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this contributed to collectively improving the standard of living. See the collage below to view the team’s work.

LUCKY STAR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Lucky Star Team’s summary of the Highest Good Network software was managed by Anne Zhang (Software Engineer) and Koushica Bosadi Ulaganathan (Software Engineer), and includes contributions from Barnaboss Puli (Volunteer Software Engineer), Dipti Yadav (Software Engineer), Ganesh Karnati (Software Engineer), Manusha Jyasta (Senior Software Engineer), and Manoj Gembali (Software Engineer). This week’s outcome highlighted the value of shared input, aligning with the collaborative approach of collectively improving the standard of living. Anne focused on creating components related to Mastodon and the announcement page. She reviewed previous developer solutions and collected relevant materials, trained managers using documentation and recordings, managed the Lucky Star team’s reviews and weekly pictures, and responded to questions about One Community responsibilities. This work strengthens One Community’s initiatives aimed at collectively improving the standard of living. Barnaboss worked on the auto-poster by reviewing design documentation and code to outline the OAuth 2.0 token flow and media upload sequence. He resolved a stale callback URL issue, updated environment variables, refreshed tokens in staging, and confirmed scheduled posts included media and hashtags. He introduced error logging for rate-limit responses, added unit tests to the posting helper, and opened a pull request. This effort is aligned with One Community’s long-term vision for collectively improving the standard of living. In the resources workflow, he resolved a member search issue by adjusting prop transfers between components, inserted a fallback in TagsSearch, and verified both create and edit paths before pushing the fix. Dipti resolved a hotfix for the broken short setup code, which was submitted and merged via PR #3578. She then continued work on the separate Subscribe and Unsubscribe pages, addressed review feedback, and updated existing PRs #1418 and #3566 accordingly. She also began work on cleaning up an old frontend pull request (PR #2638), focusing on completing its implementation. This effort exemplifies One Community’s dedication to collectively improving the standard of living.

Ganesh finalized the Most Expensive Open Issues feature by integrating the backend, configuring filters, and connecting the chart to live data. He enhanced the chart’s visuals for readability and responsiveness, applied CSS updates for cross-device compatibility, and confirmed dark-mode functionality for UI elements like axis labels and dropdowns. Koushica resolved a hotfix where WBS sections displayed incorrect users and allowed improper task assignments. She verified both old and new task flows and confirmed correct functionality. She continued finalizing task #3128, which involved refactoring for structure, implementing lazy loading in routing, converting CSS to modules, and fixing a data persistence issue where new WBS tasks were not displaying on revisit. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to collectively improving the standard of living. Manoj resolved merge conflicts for the Help Request Modal pull request and integrated it with backend endpoints. He completed the Tool Availability chart by connecting it to backend data, adding filters for project and date, and uploading mock data into MongoDB for testing. Separate pull requests were created for both frontend and backend. Manusha developed the Job Posting Page Analytics feature. She implemented an API endpoint that returns a donut chart breakdown of applicants by experience levels, using a MongoDB aggregation pipeline with filtering options for date and roles. She added error handling for invalid inputs, empty data, and timeouts to improve API reliability. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to collectively improving the standard of living. See the collage below to view the team’s work.

MOONFALL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Bhavpreet improved a previously fixed bug based on reviewer feedback, enhanced the chart component, completed the comments section in the community portal with mobile responsiveness, and implemented a dark mode template. He also aligned tooltips and visuals on the job application page and began resolving a deployment issue affecting weekly reports. Akanksha began work on a Medium autoposter by reviewing API docs, testing authentication, and outlining features such as scheduling, AI summaries, and error handling. She ensured secure credential storage and resolved merge conflicts in PR1831 and PR704. Yili completed unit tests for emailController.js, covering both success and error cases, and updated test structure for maintainability. This task reflects One Community’s goal of collectively improving the standard of living. Newell finalized integration of the better-auth module into the Nest.js backend, including SSO with Microsoft and GitHub, resolved associated errors, restructured backend modules for queue monitoring, and updated the config system. Shashank addressed an issue with a frontend chart component by relocating it to its correct section after identifying routing issues, used mock data to continue development while awaiting backend resolution, and uploaded the revised component to Dropbox for team review. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more information on how this contributed to collectively improving the standard of living. Below is a collage of the team’s work.

REACTONAUTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

This week, Akshay fixed PR 3299 and 1283 on the BM Dashboard Time Log at “/bmdashboard/timelog” by separating “STOP” and “Clear” functions, resolving UI and timer issues, while managing team progress and weekly reviews. Ghazi refactored TagsSearch and AddTaskModal in the HGN Software Development project to use preloaded active users, improved task assignment logic, resolved data inconsistencies, and added console logs for debugging, collectively improving the standard of living with 16 hours and 8 minutes logged over two days. Gmon worked on the BMDashboard, pushed PR 2850 to main with supporting media in Dropbox, faced a workspace crash after adding GitHub Copilot, and reviewed the project’s architecture, collectively improving the standard of living. Guirong confirmed browser limits on pinning the pop-out window, adjusted the countdown ring via HTML, and completed backend work for the YouTube auto-poster with API integration, collectively improving the standard of living, while frontend tasks remain pending post-testing.

Nikhil reviewed 14 pull requests across front-end, back-end, and unit tests, verifying functionality, coding standards, and regression absence—collectively improving the standard of living—providing feedback and approving changes that advanced the project. Pallavi added template management to the job form builder with CRUD endpoints and Redux authentication, fixed related errors, and created a React bar chart showing average application times by role. Peterson fixed a bug on the Badge Management page by hiding badges without images to prevent errors when editing, collectively improving the standard of living. Rishitha created the “Set Final Day” button permission for admin and owner roles, collectively improving the standard of living with an initial assignment pending.

Saniya resolved an old pull request and investigated a bug that hid content on the HGN Help Form, collectively improving the standard of living. Siva fixed team creation under Other Links and updated Dashboard Tasks to restrict Delete Task access. This work helps One Community’s mission of an open-source paradigm for ecological living. See the collage below to view the team’s work.

SKYE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Skye Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network was managed by Olimpia Borgohain (Data Analyst and Team Admin) and Luis Arevalo (Software Engineer). The team includes Anthony Weathers (Software Engineer), Gopikalakshmi Asok Kumar (Software Developer), Julia Ha (Software Engineer), Prit Patel (Software Engineer), and Sai Preetham Dongari (Full Stack Developer). The Highest Good Network software helps manage and objectively support social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes—collectively improving the standard of living and fostering sustainable, thriving ecosystems. This solution is portable, scalable, and ideal for off-grid or sustainable living communities.

This week, Anthony made changes to the Manage User Permissions modal based on feedback, increasing the height of the div containing Save Changes and Cancel buttons on narrow screens to ensure proper spacing, updating the logic for displaying green and red star icons to indicate added and removed permissions, and adding a paragraph element that shows hover text corresponding to these changes. He worked on collectively improving the standard of living, and also updated the Reset to Default info modal to reflect updates involving added and removed permissions and fixed an issue where default permission removal did not properly update the add or delete button states. Gopika worked on resolving issues related to the “Fix Reports > Reports > Show Total People Report” task by adding a warning message for date ranges within one month, verifying the update in both light and dark modes, and addressing a padding issue in the Category container section. She received Production report access but encountered consistent zero data and an error message, which could not be replicated due to access limitations and required further clarification from Jae. For the “Old Frontend PR Clean Up Task: Finish implementing PR2184”, she reviewed the development region and found the changes already present, and asked Jae for confirmation on whether to proceed with merging or closing the issue. This work plays a vital role in One Community’s approach to collectively improving the standard of living.

Julia implemented a bar chart using the react-chartjs-2 library to display total material cost per project with test data, x-axis project names, y-axis cost values, a cost unit legend, and tooltips. She added a multi-select dropdown for users to choose which projects to display on the chart. She worked on improving the responsiveness of the weekly report summary page by adjusting the filter section toggles to remove the tri-stage appearance on mobile screens, updating the width of the report box and Media URL to expand to full screen on mobile, and removing unnecessary spacing. She also modified the layout of the Total Valid Summaries and Bio Announcement to fit better on mobile by splitting them into two lines, and adjusted the anchor text of the pie chart for mobile and larger screens. This contribution helps drive One Community’s mission of collectively improving the standard of living. Prit worked on identifying the appropriate file to manage the initial visibility settings for different permissions. During this process, he made adjustments to the teams table headers and the “delete” and “members” buttons. Sai Preetham reviewed multiple pull requests and resolved merge conflicts related to the hide pause final day task for the HighestGoodNetworkApp project, contributed to the weekly summary, managed Dropbox images, and worked with PR-3541, PR-3335, PR-3123, PR-3492, PR-3468, and PR-3444 as well as older development tasks. See below for the work done contributing to collectively improving the standard of living.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM A-F

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members with names starting from A to F, and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst). The Highest Good Network software is a foundation of what we’ll be using to measure our results of collectively improving the standard of living. This week’s active members of this team were: Abdelmounaim Lallouache (Software Developer), Carlos Gomez (Full-Stack Software Developer), and Dinesh Vardhan Bonthu (Software Developer). They assisted with the research for collectively improving the standard of living by reviewing all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures collectively improving the standard of living by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM G-N

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members with names starting from G to N, and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Govind Sajithkumar (Software Project Manager). The Highest Good Network software is the foundation for measuring our progress in collectively improving the standard of living. This week’s active members of this team were: Jitesh Parapoil (Software Engineer), Kurtis Ivey (Full Stack Developer), Nahiyan Ahmed (Full Stack Software Developer) and Nathan Hoffman (Software Engineer). They reviewed all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures collectively improving the standard of living by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM O-Z

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members with names starting from O to Z, and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Software Project Manager). The Highest Good Network software is the foundation for measuring our progress in collectively improving the standard of living. This week’s active members of this team were: Ramsundar Konety Govindarajan (Software Engineer), Taariq Mansurie (Full-Stack Developer) and Yiyun Tan (Software Engineer). They reviewed all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures collectively improving the standard of living by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

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One Community Welcomes Manusha Jyasta to the Software Development Team!

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One Community welcomes Manusha Jyasta to the Software Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Manusha is an experienced and highly skilled software developer with over 5 years of hands-on experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). She specializes in building scalable web and desktop applications using .NET technologies, Azure cloud services, and SQL Server. Manusha excels in developing ETL workflows, responsive web interfaces, secure RESTful APIs, and automated CI/CD pipelines. She brings a strong foundation in Agile methodologies and is known for her ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Her professional contributions can be found on her LinkedIn profile and GitHub repository. As a member of the One Community team, Manusha has actively contributed to the Highest Good Network software, focusing on debugging and enhancing functionality using the MERN stack (React.js, Express.js, MongoDB). She has also played a key role in implementing frontend features and fixing bugs using React.js—helping to improve the performance, usability, and reliability of the live application through consistent collaboration with a global development team.

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One Community thanks Vikas Reddy Nomula for his contributions as a Volunteer/Consultant on the Software Team!

Vikas has over 2 years of experience in building scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot), React.js, and MySQL. He has worked on cloud-based systems, API integrations, and automation solutions, and is especially skilled at designing and optimizing RESTful services, implementing efficient frontend interfaces, and integrating AI-driven technologies such as OpenAI and Elasticsearch into real-world applications. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Vikas has actively contributed to open-source projects, including the Highest Good Network, where he has gained valuable experience in collaborative Agile development, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD deployment practices. His professional focus lies in creating intuitive user experiences, building robust backend architectures, and supporting global sustainability through impactful technology. While a member of the One Community team, Vikas contributed to the Highest Good Network App by enhancing UI components, optimizing backend endpoints, and resolving key technical bugs to improve overall application performance and user engagement. He has worked on the Announcements component, where he has introduced an auto-posting feature.

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One Community Welcomes Rishi Sundara to the Management Team!

Posted on May 29, 2025 by One Community Hs

One Community welcomes Rishi Sundara to the Management Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Rishi holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from Saint Louis University. With a strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and network security, he brings hands-on experience in AWS, automation, and system administration. Rishi has worked in both corporate and open-source environments, supporting SaaS platforms, managing Active Directory, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. He is also certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner and Cisco CyberOps Associate. As a member of the One Community team, Rishi has supported software team operations, conducted frontend testing of the Highest Good Network app, improved prompt design for AI-based tasks, contributed to task tracking and issue management, and helped with candidate interviews and role assignments.

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One Community Welcomes Himanshu Mandloi to the Management Team!

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One Community welcomes Himanshu Mandloi to the Management Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Himanshu brings over 3 years of experience in technical project management, cross-functional team leadership, and enterprise CRM system optimization, across the technology and financial services sectors. He has successfully led end-to-end infrastructure and network-related projects using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Agile methodologies, delivering scalable solutions aligned with global enterprise goals. He excels in stakeholder alignment, data-driven reporting with SQL and Power BI, and driving operational excellence through innovation and strategic planning. As a member of the One Community team, Himanshu oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including team leadership, delivering training feedback for new members, conducting applicant interviews as part of the Hiring Team, and managing daily productivity as the Global Timelog Administrator—fostering a collaborative and high-performing volunteer environment.

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One Community Welcomes Jaiwanth Reddy to the Management Team!

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One Community welcomes Jaiwanth Reddy to the Management Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Jaiwanth is a graduate student in Computer Science at the University of Florida, with a strong background in data science, AI, and full-stack development. He has a proven record of success in building advanced tools and models, like developing multi-feature data visualization dashboards that enhanced query performance. He’s passionate about turning complex data into simple, useful tools—whether it’s building interactive dashboards, designing AI-powered systems, or publishing research on deep learning ensemble models. He has experience working with GIS, Power BI, and advanced deep learning models. As part of the One Community team, Jaiwanth has contributed to data analysis and visualization efforts, creating intuitive dashboards, refining user experience through updated visual components, and supporting collaborative development in the Highest Good Network app by reviewing and guiding contributions from fellow team members.

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One Community Welcomes Sai Girish Pabbathi to the Software Development Team!

Posted on May 28, 2025 by One Community Hs

One Community welcomes Sai Girish Pabbathi to the Software Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Sai is a software engineer with diverse experience in full-stack web development and scalable system architecture. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems at the Florida Institute of Technology. Sai has developed high-performance applications using technologies such as React.js, Node.js, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and MySQL. With a strong emphasis on automation and performance optimization, he has contributed to microservices transitions, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and developed real-time features to enhance user engagement. As a member of the One Community Software Team, he has resolved performance bottlenecks, corrected the notes icon alignment issue in the time-logging model, and is currently developing the Listings/Biddings homepage for the LB dashboard of the Highest Good Network application.

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One Community Welcomes Meenashi Jeyanthinatha to the Software Development Team!

Posted on May 28, 2025 by One Community Hs

One Community welcomes Meenashi Jeyanthinatha to the Software Team as our newest Volunteer/Consultant!

Meenashi did her Master’s in Computer Applications and worked as an Oracle/Delphi software developer in companies in Bangalore, San Francisco, and London. After taking a career break, she returned to tech by upskilling in web technologies such as React, Next.js, Strapi, and PostgreSQL, and by volunteering on various open-source projects. She continues to upskill by analyzing problems and solving them through coding, incorporating feedback and collaboration to improve her approach. As part of One Community, Meenashi is contributing to the Highest Good Network by working on backend features for listing and bidding. She also worked with the PayPal API to create orders and process payments using webhooks; sent SMS using Twilio; sent emails via Gmail with Nodemailer; and implemented in-app notifications using Socket.io.

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A Model for New-world Eco-philanthropy – One Community Weekly Progress Update #636

Posted on May 26, 2025 by One Community Hs

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A model for new-world eco-philanthropy can address sustainability, health, food insecurity, homelessness, and more. Here’s One Community’s update covering our process of creating all the necessary open source and free-shared components to build them. These open source components include sustainable and DIY-replicable approaches to food, energy, housing, education, for-profit and non-profit economic design, social architecture, fulfilled living, global stewardship practices, and more.

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Here’s how this becomes self-replicating
Here’s how we are open source and free-sharing all the do-it-yourself designs

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One Community’s physical location will forward this movement as the first of many self-replicating teacher/demonstration communities, villages, and cities to be built around the world. This is the May 26th, 2025 edition (#636) of our weekly progress update detailing our team’s development and accomplishments:

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One Community Progress Update #636

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HIGHEST GOOD HOUSING PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through Highest Good housing that is artistic and beautiful, more affordable, more space efficient, lasts longer, DIY buildable, and constructed with healthy and sustainable materials:

- - Learn about: Our Upcoming Crowdfunding Campaign
  - Learn about the different village models: 7 Sustainable Village Models
  - Visit the open source portals for the first two: Earthbag Village OS Hub | Straw Bale Village OS Hub

This week, Adil Zulfiquar (Engineer) continued working on the Vermiculture Toilet engineering designs. Adil worked on the vermiculture temperature monitoring and controls report by incorporating feedback and updating content related to the temperature monitoring device, controller, and heating and cooling devices. He reformatted the sections, rearranged the devices in each category based on ranks, and combined and linked all associated tables and spreadsheets. One Community’s open source launching of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Derrell Brown (Plumbing Designer) continued working on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home plumbing and mechanical details. Derrell coordinated with Michaela to address follow-up items related to finalizing the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical plans. The work included modeling recent conflicts and evaluating options for routing refrigerant lines, the water heater, and outdoor unit conduit in the attic space to prevent future issues. After reviewing the latest markup with the architect, he revised the refrigerant line layout to follow a parallel path to the hatch entry, adjusted the exhaust fan discharge to avoid code-related conflicts, and updated model details to include reference bubbles aligned with points on the floor plan. He then provided the Revit models and plan drawings for the architect’s review. One Community’s open source launching of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Faeq Abu Alia (Architectural Engineer) continued his work on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home renders. Faeq completed the interior walkthrough rendering for the 4-Dome Home project, adjusted render settings to refine lighting, shading, and material appearance, exported the final video file, reviewed the footage to confirm that visual fidelity and motion smoothness met project standards, and submitted the presentation to the project lead for review and approval. The Earthbag Village is the first of 7 to be built as the housing component of One Community’s open source plans of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. View examples of this work in the pictures provided below.

Karthik Pillai (Mechanical Engineer) continued helping finish the Earthbag Village 4-dome home roof plan. Karthik focused on the 4-dome cluster roof design, which was prioritized due to its role in the project timeline. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was completed on the roof rafters and joists, incorporating structural modifications based on input from Micaela, and the results were shared with her for review. Work also continued on the vermiculture toilet design, with attention on the Unistrut support structure; modifications were made and followed by FEA to assess the structural impact of the changes. The analysis for the Unistrut structure was completed, and progress was also made on the waste dumping mechanism, with further development planned as part of the ongoing design process. As the first of seven planned villages, the Earthbag Village provides the initial housing within One Community’s open source designs of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the work in the collage below.

Ketsia Kayembe (Civil Engineer) continued working on the Earthbag Village designs related to Rainwater Harvesting and Water Catchment. Ketsia worked on revising the cost analysis based on the updated design of the stormwater and rainwater systems for the Earthbag Village. She identified the required materials according to the recent design changes and determined the appropriate sizes and dimensions for drainage structures including inlets, junction boxes, catch basins, pipes, tanks, and barrels. She also began researching excavation and maintenance cost estimates for the swale and bioretention pond using the dimensions and other details provided in the design documents. One Community’s open source framework of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy begins with Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Michaela Silva (Architect) continued working on the architectural details for the Earthbag Village 4-dome home design. Michaela continued coordination of MEP items related to the attic hatch and the path of electrical to the main panel. She reviewed the 6-dome cluster documents and provided comments on updates needed to adapt them from the 4-dome drawings. She also worked on the roof deck and insulation details for the 4-dome home. As the first of seven villages in One Community’s open source plan of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy, the Earthbag Village represents the housing element. See her work in the collage below.

Rumi Shah (Civil Engineer) continued working on the Earthbag Village upgrades to bring our designs closer to construction-ready plans. work on the drawings was limited while awaiting feedback to ensure that major revisions would align with expectations and project requirements. In the meantime, a few minor adjustments were implemented where sufficient clarity was available. With the necessary feedback now received, major updates are planned for the following week to bring the drawings in line with the outlined objectives. One Community’s open source resources of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy begin with the Earthbag Village, the first of seven planned villages providing housing. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.

Yi-Ju Lien (Environmental Engineer) continued her work on the Earthbag Village LEED points related to stormwater retention. Yi-Ju addressed issues related to document naming and organization to align her files with the current work format, allowing for clearer updates to her work on the Earthbag Village stormwater management design. She also revised the content of the stormwater management plan by modifying the plan description to reflect changes in her design, highlighting the importance of maintaining collaboration and unity in a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See some of the work done in the collage below.

DUPLICABLE CITY CENTER PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through a Duplicable and Sustainable City Center that is LEED Platinum certified/Sustainable, can feed 200 people at a time, provide laundry for over 300 people, is beautiful, spacious, and saves resources, money, and space:

- - Learn about this building and it’s function: Duplicable City Center Open Source Hub

This week, Andrew Chen (Industrial Designer) continued working on the Dormer second-floor window for the Duplicable City Center. He completed the material parts drawings, finalized the layouts, and configured the dimensions. He also began work on the assembly instructions to show how the parts fit together, focusing on gathering model renders to illustrate the step-by-step assembly process. One Community’s Duplicable City Center stands as a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through its open-source innovation. Browse the photos below for a look at this work.

Ariana Virginia Gutierrez Doria Medina (Industrial Designer) has continued the analysis and cost estimation of the windows for the Duplicable City Center. She focused on detailing the window assembly. The final assembly forms the basis for creating the assembly instructions. To make them easier to understand, the process was divided into three subassemblies. To make the assembly steps clearer, some images will be attached. Considering that some small modifications have been made to the parts, a new cost estimation is provided. The Duplicable City Center highlights One Community’s open-source approach as a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Some of this work is shown in the pictures below.

Mihir Patki (Civil and Construction Engineer) worked on updating the 2D CAD drawings for the Duplicable City Center project. CAD drawings were updated to refine zone layouts and align them with rainwater harvesting zones. The SketchUp model was modified to include revised drainage flow paths from the kitchen and shower areas, as well as the structural placement of gutters and downspouts. The Excel calculations file was updated to match pipe sizing to zone-specific GPM values. A detailed component-level cost table was created. It includes square and round downspout systems with associated elbows, sleeves, brackets, fasteners, and quantity estimates. Slope rates and linear lengths were calculated to confirm design compliance with relevant codes. Work began on integrating these updates into the website content document using One Community’s revision formatting standards. The Duplicable City Center represents One Community’s open-source efforts in building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the photos below for a preview of this work.

Rudrani “Sravya” Mukkamala (Mechanical Engineer) continued researching the structural components of a Duplicable City Center hydraulic elevator. The work focused on gathering and organizing relevant information. Notes were compiled on code compliance, maintenance procedures, and installation processes. These documents were created to offer clear guidance for future reference, ensuring essential practices, regulations, and procedures are preserved and easily accessible. The Duplicable City Center exemplifies One Community’s open-source vision as a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the images below to explore this progress.

Shu-Tsun (Engineer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center by conducting the structural and frame analysis of the City Center dome using Autodesk Inventor and updating her assigned spreadsheet. She made significant progress on the structural load analysis by refining the wind and snow load evaluations. She incorporated real-world wind data into the spreadsheet, which allowed her to revise the initial wind load model—which had originally yielded less favorable outcomes—resulting in more accurate, site-specific results. Shu-Tsun also performed a detailed snow load simulation using actual project data to validate and reinforce her updated analysis. The Duplicable City Center reflects One Community’s open-source commitment to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Pictures below highlight this work.

HIGHEST GOOD FOOD PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through Highest Good food that is more diverse, more nutritious, locally grown and sustainable, and part of our open source botanical garden model to support and share bio-diversity:

- - Learn about the structures: Hoop House Hub | Aquapini & Walipini Open Source Hub
  - See what we’ll be growing: Gardens & Hoop Houses | Large-scale Structures | Food Forest | TA

This week, the core team continued working on the Master Tools, Equipment, and Materials/Supplies document. They incorporated photographs and descriptive narratives for three additional chainsaw supplies—fuel stabilizer, bar oil, and two-cycle mix oil—into the Master List. Subsequently, all PEX entries were removed from the Master Tools document, except those still specified for the earthbag dome construction. These removed entries will be replaced with new listings for PVC and black polyethylene piping. Furthermore, they cross-referenced all “ORCH” designations with the listed items through page 196. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key component of One Community’s open source plans, focused on creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy, and exemplifies the organization’s commitment through innovative design and implementation. Below are images showcasing this work.

Chelsea Mariah Stellmach (Project Manager) continued her work on the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan menus and customization spreadsheets. She worked on Tanmay’s “Food Procurement and Storage Overview,” adding comments and making minor edits to the document. Tanmay’s document was the top priority and will eventually be integrated with her work (the Recipe Build Out Tool and Self-Sufficiency Plan reports). She also finalized the revisions to the Recipe Build-Out Tool Page Report. As an essential aspect of One Community’s open source goals, the Highest Good Food initiative supports creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy as a foundation for sustainable living. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Dirgh Patel (Volunteer Mechanical Engineer) continued assisting with the Climate Battery design improvements. He completed formatting the report and incorporated it into a document titled Copy of Open-Source Climate Battery Design Webpage Content for Editing/Updating, also adding the final report index to the same file. He inserted hyperlinks to connect results sections with corresponding FEA simulation files stored in BOX and updated the file names for consistency. Dirgh resumed work on enhancing thermal solutions for the greenhouse by refining image references, improving explanations, and strengthening the overall clarity and structure of the report. He linked all section titles, included image descriptions, updated all images to remove side boundaries, and added explanatory details to both the calculations and visual content for improved clarity. One Community’s open source mission is powerfully reflected in the Highest Good Food initiative, which is focused on advancing and creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy for global benefit. The following visuals highlight key outcomes of this initiative.

Jay Nair (BIM Designer) continued working on Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting lighting and HVAC design. He worked on the lighting energy calculations for the Solawrap roof design of Walipini 1 using updated seasonal DLI data. The calculations were adjusted to reflect changes in natural light availability throughout the year, allowing more accurate energy estimates and improved alignment with the plant growth requirements and project goals. The Highest Good Food initiative plays a leading role in One Community’s open source platform, promoting and creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through sustainable and participatory development. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Keerthi Reddy Gavinolla (Software Developer) continued working on the Highest Good Food page additions, covering small-business and urban community options. She made changes to bullet points for improved clarity, updated headings for consistency, and added relevant links to enhance navigation. Also edited the overall formatting to ensure better structure, readability, and alignment across the page. Built on One Community’s open source foundation, the Highest Good Food initiative drives creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy to empower communities with self-sustaining systems. Her contributions are highlighted in the collage below.

Pallavi Deshmukh (Software Engineer) adding the new Zenapini 2 content to the Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting page. She also continued integrating GIS content into the permaculture web page based on Jae’s feedback. She linked headers in the web design to the appropriate pages to improve clarity. Pallavi scheduled multiple interviews, completed six, and submitted the corresponding notes and documentation. She created Blog 635, reviewed teammates’ work, and integrated their contributions to ensure the content was complete. Fulfilling One Community’s open source objectives, the Highest Good Food project integrates the creation of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy into a larger vision of regenerative living. Her contributions are highlighted in the collage below.

Tanmay Koparde (Industrial Engineer and Team Administrator) continued optimizing the Food Procurement and Storage Plan to enhance efficiency and sustainability. He incorporated all of Jae’s suggestions into the food procurement document, including formatting, content editing, picture updates, and error corrections. He ensured the document was polished and accurate. Additionally, Tanmay completed his Sunday administrative task by working on Blog 635, maintaining consistency and quality across all assigned responsibilities. Through the lens of open source development, One Community’s Highest Good Food initiative utilizes creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy to support replicable ecological solutions. See his work in the collage below.

HIGHEST GOOD ENERGY PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through Highest Good energy that is more sustainable, resilient, supports self-sufficiency and includes solar, wind, hydro and more:

- - Learn about the open source sustainable-energy foundations: Solar, Hydro, and Wind
  - Explore our research into the most sustainable products and companies for saving water and energy: Insulation, Eco-laundry, Lightbulbs and Light Bulb Companies, Doors and Door Companies, Windows and Window Companies, Toilets, Faucets and Faucet Accessories, Urinals, and more.

This week, Dishita Jain (Data Analyst) continued assisting with the Highest Good Energy research and cost analysis for establishing global eco-balance. She added shared folder resources, organized relevant reference PDFs, and analyzed the cost structures of different project phases. She also updated the Excel sheet with icon images and hyperlinks, and submitted it for review. In parallel, Dishita supported the OC Administration project by completing tasks related to incorporating the Training Team’s review and feedback. She revised and resubmitted a PDF with the required changes, addressed follow-up feedback after the initial submission, and offered feedback on team member contributions through the administrative portal. One Community’s open source mission is powerfully reflected in the Highest Good Energy initiative, which is focused on advancing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy for global benefit. Below are some of the images showcasing this work.

Muhammad Sarmad Tariq (Electrical Engineer) continued assisting with off-grid and grid-tied Solar Microgrid comparisons as part of the Highest Good Energy component. He began integrating a net-zero PV system into the report and calculator designed to estimate profit and net savings for both off-grid and grid-tied solar PV systems. Muhammad reviewed the Excel calculations and varied PV system sizes to determine the point at which no additional electricity needed to be purchased from the grid, achieving a net-zero outcome. Driven by its open source philosophy, One Community created the Highest Good Energy initiative to pioneer sustainable practices through advancing and creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See his work in the collage below.

HIGHEST GOOD EDUCATION PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through Highest Good education that is for all ages, applicable in any environment, adaptable to individual needs, far exceeds traditional education standards, and more fun for both the teachers and the students. This component of One Community is about 95% complete with only the Open Source School Licensing and Ultimate Classroom construction and assembly details remaining to be finished. We’ll report on the final two elements to be finished as we develop them. With over 8 years of work invested in the process, the sections below are all complete until we move onto the property and continue the development and open sourcing process with teachers and students – a development process that is built directly into the structure of the education program and everything else we’re creating too:

Program Overview: Education Open Source Hub
How the components work together in designing human orchestrated eco-abundance: How to use the Education for Life Program
Lesson Plans for Life – Lesson Plans How-to
Foundations of Outstanding Leaders, Teachers, and Communicators
Curriculum for Life
Teaching Strategies for Life
Learning Tools and Toys for Life
Evaluation and Evolution

This week, Chitra Siddharthan (Data Analyst and Team Administrator) continued focusing on preparing the weekly summary, updating the blog, and organizing Dropbox files for Code Crafters, Week 635. She also reviewed submissions from Meghan and Himanshu. The teacher-student snapshot wireframe was finalized based on input from Harshitha, and documentation for the updated version was completed. She reviewed Phase 2 pull requests, ensuring new PRs were either merged or flagged for required changes—including PR#3565 and PR#1417. Tasks were added to the tracker, and updates were made to the user manual for Phase 2. Completed Figma wireframes were sent to Harshitha for feedback, and work began on the Lesson Plan UI. She also responded to Slack messages as part of ongoing coordination and communication. With sustainably built classrooms like this, One Community stands as a model for new-world eco-philanthropy and a path to planet-wide transformation. See the collage below for her work.

Harshitha Rayapati (Program Manager) continued work on detailing deliverables for the Highest Good education software platform, outlining various components, developing Figma designs, and expanding the visual layout of the student dashboard. This week, she focused on reviewing and adjusting the teacher dashboard Figma design to improve clarity and ensure seamless integration with the student dashboard—including commenting functionality and integration of related features. She also created a software outline for the student-facing interface to enable assignment submissions, question posting, and review requests. Jaiwanth was onboarded to Phase 4 front-end development and design tasks, with coordination aligned to prioritized Figma design components. Team check-ins were conducted with Sidhartha, Chitra, Anuneet, and Ravi to gather updates on front-end and back-end progress, resolve blockers, and clarify software components. Harshitha reviewed Ravi’s progress on the student dashboard homepage and identified additional design tasks. She also worked on compiling the weekly blog update, reviewed the Graphic Design Team’s weekly progress, edited the blog page, and created a collage. One Community’s model of sustainably built classrooms exemplifies a model for new-world eco-philanthropy and sustainable global change. See the collage below for her work.

Mrinalini Raghavendran (Software Engineer) continued refining and documenting frontend and backend requirements for graph-related features. She added new functionality to the codebase and addressed several local errors, including issues related to Axios. She spent time debugging these errors and applying incremental styling updates. To improve maintainability, she reorganized and modularized sections of the code over several development sessions. After resolving the previous day’s errors, she continued enhancing the styling and expanding the modular structure. Through classrooms like this, One Community advances a model for new-world eco-philanthropy and offers a replicable solution for global sustainable development. See the collage below for her work.

HIGHEST GOOD SOCIETY PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through a Highest Good society approach to living that is founded on fulfilled living, the study of meeting human needs, Community, and making a difference in the world:

- - Read the Highest Good society overview: Highest Good Society
  - Learn about the model for fulfilled living and sharing: A Day in the Life
  - Learn about the 4 economic models: RBE | For-profit | Non-profit | Entrepreneurship
  - Learn about our open source community collaboration and management software: The Highest Good Network

This week, the core team completed over 49 hours managing additional volunteer work reviews not listed above, handling emails, managing social media accounts, supporting web development, identifying new bugs, integrating bug fixes for the Highest Good Network software, and interviewing and onboarding new volunteer team members. They also shot and incorporated the video above, which discusses how a model for new-world eco-philanthropy serves as a foundation for the bigger picture of everything One Community is doing. The image below shows some of this work.

This week, Govind Sajithkumar (Project Manager) continued focusing on analytics and content management for Facebook and Instagram via Meta platforms. He scheduled and uploaded new posts to both accounts, maintaining content rotation to ensure consistent platform activity. He logged all content metadata—publishing times, descriptions, and media files—into the Open Source spreadsheet for tracking purposes. Govind also refreshed tracking documentation with current scheduling and audience metrics to support performance analysis. He updated the social media analytics spreadsheet with the latest demographic data for both platforms and ensured the master spreadsheet reflected accurate audience insights. He also managed administrative tasks including PR Review Team coordination, document feedback, WordPress updates with team summaries and collages, and maintenance of PR tracking tables. Additionally, Govind participated in the admin feedback review process with fellow administrators. This effort supports One Community’s broader mission of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. The images below showcase some of this work.

Hritvik Mahajan (Data Analyst) continued supporting both marketing and administrative tasks this week, with contributions to the Marketing and Promotion and Highest Good Network Software Development projects. On the marketing side, he managed social media posts for the HGN project and shared high-engagement content in Twitter communities, helping attract new followers. He also tracked and updated relevant data in designated spreadsheets. For the HGN Software Development project, Hritvik conducted frontend testing activities as part of the Phase 1 development process, reviewed multiple pull requests, and followed up with team members on Slack to resolve merge conflicts and address requested changes. All contributions were documented accordingly. This initiative furthers One Community’s goal of advancing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. The following images show his work for the week.

Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Project Manager) continued developing the Job Applicants page along with components of the Highest Good Network Phase 2 and Phase 4 dashboards, including the PR Team analytics section. He created wireframes for both the software interface and data analytics dashboards to guide ongoing development. As part of the PR review team, he also reviewed pull requests submitted by the volunteer team assigned to him. This project plays an important role in One Community’s commitment to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. The following images show his work for the week.

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

The Administration Team summary, covering their work administrating and managing most of One Community’s ongoing processes for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy was managed by Bhakti Tigdi (Project Manager) and includes Anuneet Kaur (Administrator), Himanshu Mandloi (Engineering Project Manager), Khushie Zaveri (Communication Strategist), Meghan Nguyen (Project Administrator), Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst), Olawunmi “Ola” Ijisesan (Administrative and Management Support), Olimpia Borgohain (Data Analyst and Team Administrator), Rachna Malav (Data Analyst), Rishi Sundara (Quality Control Engineer and Team Administrator), Ryutaro Wongso (Economic Analyst and Team Administrator), and Saumit Chinchkhandi (Administrative Assistant and Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we will manage and objectively measure our progress toward a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance efforts.

This week, the Administration team supported a variety of functions including research, content management, analytics, interviews, platform testing, and volunteer coordination. Anuneet focused on identifying sustainable adhesives, reviewing academic sources, updating village pages, and optimizing media for SEO. She created volunteer bios, updated tracking spreadsheets, and completed the shared navigation bar for teachers in Figma. Himanshu maintained daily timelog reviews, updated task assignments, followed up on unresponsive members, and reported concerns to leadership. He also authored a blog post for the Highest Good Network and reviewed admin activity. Khushie continued expanding the Metrics Campaign through outreach on Reddit and Mastodon, updated the media kit, drafted email templates, and created briefs for the graphics team. She also aligned with Meghan in a weekly sync to coordinate campaign and social media planning. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Meghan compiled summaries and media for the weekly progress blog, met with Khushie to discuss campaign plans, developed a campaign graphic, and started building a multi-platform social media calendar. Neeharika worked on the PR analytics dashboard in Figma, completed two dashboard designs, and addressed admin-related feedback. Ola managed Pinterest scheduling, created a new admin documents folder, monitored PR tasks, responded to comments, and followed up on pending items. Olimpia created her team’s blog, edited LinkedIn content, scheduled posts, and analyzed LinkedIn follower and impression data. Rachna conducted an interview, managed a rescheduling request, worked on SEO pages, and followed up on email communications. Rishi created member collages, updated his blog, handled SEO for Blog #635, reviewed completed tasks, and tested multiple pull requests. Ryutaro continued leading the Binary Brigade team, reviewed task progress, updated the team summary, created a visual collage and blog post, and progressed in cost analysis for the City Center. Saumit tested various pull requests, reviewed a WordPress blog, documented interview outcomes, and contributed to PR team workflows. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See below to view images of their work.

GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

The Graphic Design Team’s summary was managed by Harshitha Rayapati (Program Manager) and includes Aurora Juang (Graphic Designer), and Junyuan Liu (Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer) covering their graphic design work supporting a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week, Aurora focused on creating several social media posts and managing volunteer announcements. She finalized chapter icons for the Seven Villages book and website, fixed broken links in the digital version, and corrected earlier mistakes in bio announcements. Using Google Sheets, she updated and published volunteer bios with attention to accuracy and consistency, which helped streamline team coordination and onboarding.

Junyuan created social media content by collecting images, exploring design options in design software, and completing three new social media images. He also began sourcing images and developing design concepts for the next visual piece. Additionally, he brainstormed strategies for future image creation and worked on the “Most Sustainable” image by inserting text and adjusting the layout. See the Highest Good Society pages for more on how this contributes to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the collage below to view some of their work.

HIGHEST GOOD NETWORK PROGRESS

One Community is creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through open source Highest Good Network^® software that is a web-based application for collaboration, time tracking, and objective data collection. The purpose of the Highest Good Network is to provide software for internal operations and external cooperation. It is being designed for global use in support of the different countries and communities replicating the One Community sustainable village models and related components.

Learn about our open source community collaboration and management software: The Highest Good Network

This week, the core team continued their work on the Highest Good Network PRs and confirmed the following as fixed: the last table on the Reports Team page now displays properly on small screens (#3269); the “Which Tool or Equipment to Update” page under Phase 2 has been updated (#3254); converting a time entry to tangible correctly adds hours to the respective task (#1897); checkboxes and their labels are now properly aligned (#2925); and the bug causing the viewer to exit another person’s dashboard when clicking a person in the Tasks tab has been resolved. One issue remains unresolved: the search functionality is still missing on the Reports > Team Member page (#2816). Additionally, eight new issues were reported. These improvements represent incremental steps toward the realization of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. The collage below shows some of their work.

ALPHA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

This week, the Alpha Software Team, covering their progress on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Lin Khant Htel (Frontend Software Developer), and the team includes Jiaqi Nie (Software Engineer), Nikita Kolla (Full Stack Developer), and Varun Reddy Mogili (Software Engineer). This platform streamlines internal communication and operations with the overarching aim of establishing global eco-balance. Lin reviewed and approved PR #3522 after testing the code on a local machine and confirming that all eight test cases passed as expected. Lin also reached out to team members for consultation, reviewed Alpha team members’ weekly summaries, photos, and videos, and handled management duties for the Alpha Team. This work reflects One Community’s ongoing commitment to making a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

This week, Jiaqi finished implementing the Dynamic Scoring and Ranking Logic for the questionnaire dashboard backend. He focused on fixing an issue in his development environment that caused a backend runtime error related to a compression package. He discussed the issue with Jae and reached out to Linh Huynh for assistance. He is continuing to work on resolving the error and is waiting for Linh’s response. Nikita completed the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard task, which included adding a horizontal bar graph for P5. She also completed the longest open issues chart and the most expensive issues task. In addition, she worked on the Redux portion of the frontend and made a last-minute update to the fetching logic. This effort aligns with One Community’s dedication to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Varun implemented a feature assigned by Jae to display deactivated team members in the “last week” tab of the weekly summary report. He completed backend development and testing for this feature and began integrating the necessary frontend logic. He submitted pull requests to both repositories and posted a video walkthrough of the changes. He also reviewed Sundar Machani’s pull request but identified dependency conflicts that prevented approval and requested fixes. Additionally, he reviewed another pull request to confirm CSS updates and ensure there were no conflicts with existing styles. See the images below for more illustrations of the team’s work, reflecting the vision of building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

BINARY BRIGADE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Binary Brigade Team’s summary overseeing advancements in the Highest Good Network software was managed by Aureliano Hubert Maximus (Volunteer Software Engineer) and includes Amalesh Arivanan (Software Engineer), Anirudh Sampath Kumar (Software Developer), Geeta Matkar (Software Engineer), Jaissica Hora (Software Engineer), Sabitha Nazareth (Software Engineer), Samman Baidya (Software Engineer), Sidhartha Sunkasari (Software Engineer), Vasavi Vuppala (Software Engineer), and Vamshi Gutha (Full-Stack Developer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll be managing and objectively measuring our progress in creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Amalesh resolved linting issues in the final five folders that had previously generated around 300 errors and fixed related unit test failures, supporting One Community’s mission to develop a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. He documented the work with screenshots and videos, uploaded them to Dropbox with proper naming conventions, tracked time using the HGN timer, and completed onboarding steps. Anirudh addressed complex merge conflicts and application-level errors in two pull requests, PR 1793 (frontend) and PR 690 (backend). Aureliano worked on auto-poster features for Instagram, Threads, and Imgur under the HGN Software Development project, aligning code updates with the broader goal of developing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Between May 18 and 24, he cleaned up the codebase, moved Instagram authentication to the backend, resolved merge and linting issues, and aligned Imgur’s frontend and backend structure with that of Instagram.

Geeta updated the social media dashboard task based on feedback, transferred ownership to Jae, and worked on resolving a merge conflict for task PR 3376, aligning with One Community’s dedication to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Jaissica built a grouped bar graph component using Recharts to visualize injury severity by worker category for the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard, integrating design decisions that support One Community’s vision for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. She connected it to backend data using Redux, added dynamic filtering and theming support, and ensured real-time updates based on user input. Sabitha created a Bitly developer account, authenticated API access, and studied the documentation and existing pull requests to design an auto-posting workflow. Samman continued developing the grouped bar graph for displaying injury severity by projects, working across both frontend and backend to create schemas and filters. He resolved data integration issues and progressed toward completing the task by fixing remaining bugs. This task plays a role in One Community’s path toward a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Sidhartha began implementing backend data models for the education portal, translating UML diagrams into structured schemas while ensuring the architectural design contributes to One Community’s commitment to building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. He focused on defining entity relationships and aligning them with authentication and access controls. Vamshi worked on the Phase 2 line chart task by gathering data requirements, reviewing existing dashboard structures, and connecting a new component to sample injury data, which support One Community’s mission to inspire a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Initial issues with data formatting and rendering were identified, and work continued to refine the chart with real-time functionality. Vasavi implemented a smooth line chart using Recharts to show injury data over time for the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard, integrating features such as reusable layouts and view toggles in alignment with playing a role in One Community’s path toward a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. She transitioned from using Chart.js and completed three core chart components. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

BLUE STEEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Blue Steel Team’s summary, presenting their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Sheetal Mangate (Software Engineer) and includes Linh Huynh (Volunteer Software Engineer), and Ramakrishna Aruva (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll be managing and objectively measuring our process for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week, Linh worked on developing a Bluesky auto-poster feature integrated into the Highest Good Network application. His tasks included expanding the frontend interface using React and Bootstrap to support user input, connection, post creation, and post management functionalities. The interface was updated to accommodate multiple media types such as images, videos, and GIFs. Linh also made layout improvements, including better spacing between timestamps and control buttons. On the backend, he designed RESTful API endpoints for connecting to Bluesky, creating posts, viewing posts, and deleting posts, organized within a controller-service-router structure. Middleware was modified to enable CORS access with credentials, and express-session was configured to manage session data for Bluesky authentication. Linh verified session handling and frontend-backend communication through testing with credentialed fetch requests. This work supports One Community’s vision of a better future through a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Ramakrishna began work on a new task but encountered a blocker caused by a version conflict with a recently installed backend library, which prevented the latest backend code from running. After unsuccessful troubleshooting, he reverted to an older version to maintain progress. Upon reviewing the assigned task, he found that most scenarios were functioning correctly except one, where project color assignments were failing. To resolve this, he researched the D3 library and implemented a function to generate unique and distinctive colors. Initial testing showed that the function performed well in basic scenarios. This effort reflects One Community’s dedication to building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Sheetal reviewed official Reddit documentation to understand Reddit’s API endpoints and created the necessary credentials for accessing a Reddit application. She then added backend code to enable Reddit post submissions and implemented logic to generate the access token required for API calls. Sheetal tested the token generation endpoint to confirm its functionality and began investigating an error affecting token acquisition, which must be resolved to make additional Reddit API requests. This project contributes to One Community’s new-paradigm philanthropy and global change initiatives. See the Highest Good Society and the Highest Good Network pages to learn more on how their work contributes to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See below to view images of their work.

CODE CRAFTERS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Code Crafters Team, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Sundar Machani (Software Engineer) and includes Ashrita Cherlapally (Software Engineer), Dhrumil Dhimantkumar Shah (Software Engineer), Greeshma Palanki (Software Engineer), Humera Naaz (MERN developer), Pratyush Prasanna Sahu (Software Engineer), Rahul Prasad (Software Engineer), Ravikumar Sripathi (Software Engineer), Sai Moola (Software Engineer), and Sravan Kumar Bodakonda (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our process for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Ashrita implemented dynamic pie charts in the Financial Tracking section of the Phase 2 Dashboard to compare actual vs. planned expenditures. She adjusted the chart layout, styling, and label rendering to fit cleanly within slices. On the backend, she added endpoints to fetch expenditure data and distinct project IDs. She created a frontend dropdown to switch between projects and mapped project IDs to user-friendly labels. She resolved all build and lint issues and created pull requests PR #3565 for the frontend and PR #1417 for the backend. This contribution embodies One Community’s dedication to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Dhrumil completed work on the frontend page for the bidding feature (PR #3567), adding a grid layout to display property listings with images, titles, and buttons to place bids. Pagination and responsive design were implemented, including image placeholders and visual cues for interaction. He also resolved a merge conflict with PR #3557 related to the code. This task is part of One Community’s ongoing work to create a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Greeshma resolved a NotFoundError related to node removal and addressed an error linked to the ForcePasswordUpdate.test.js file in the development branch of the Highest Good Network application. She reviewed PR #1966 and PR #2677 on role-based access restrictions and found that Admin and Volunteer users had proper dashboard access, but usernames for Manager accounts were not displaying, indicating the need to update the WeeklySummariesReport component’s formatted report logic. A new issue in the Project tab causing errors with input fields remains unresolved despite several attempts. This effort moves One Community closer to its vision of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Humera oversaw the functionality of the Personal Max badge system, focusing on identifying and resolving issues related to badge replacement. She verified that duplicate badges were being detected and removed as expected, ensured new badges were correctly added when missing, and confirmed that badge progress was updated based on user activity. She also added debugging logs to monitor the badge assignment logic and validate that badge updates occurred under the correct conditions. This work aligns with One Community’s purpose of being a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Pratyush created a backend controller file with the required APIs to interact with data models and implement core logic. He defined models and set up routes corresponding to the controller functions, ensuring each endpoint aligned with the intended operations. Work also began on structuring the service layer to separate business logic from routing and controller concerns. On the frontend, he refined the line chart by adding axis labels, data pointers, and hover-over functionality. This endeavor supports One Community’s vision of a thriving model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Rahul focused on implementing the timelog usage tracking functionality by developing the required frontend pages and writing the supporting backend code. He also worked on cleaning up the old frontend codebase to address existing errors. During this process, he reviewed and updated multiple pull requests. Some were successfully fixed and merged, while others are still under investigation due to persistent errors.

Ravikumar finalized the Student Dashboard by updating the layout and replacing icons for key sections. He created panels to display teaching strategies and student-identified life strategies, improved the to-do page for clearer task presentation and progress tracking, and completed the first three activity pages with structured tasks and progress indicators. He also began designing the Past Lesson Plans section to include lesson details and student reflections. This contribution strengthens One Community’s commitment to pioneering a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Sai Shekhar started work on the task “Phase 2 Summary Dashboard: Create a bar graph for issues breakdown by type.” The backend work included creating an issues schema and a controller file. On the frontend, the bar graph was implemented using the Recharts library. Since there is no dedicated issues page, there was initial uncertainty about where to place the chart. After consulting with others working on related components, the chart was implemented in the weekly project summary dashboard by creating a new card to display it. This work furthers One Community’s efforts to serve as a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Sravan completed testing and validation for the “Total Injuries Over Time” chart. All filters, including Project, Date Range, Type, Department, and Severity, were confirmed to be working as intended. The chart renders accurately with dynamic data and displays labels clearly at each data point. A backend issue causing empty data responses was identified. Sundar worked on the HGN Software Development project, focusing on the Node.js update, Phase 2 Summary Dashboard, and the Listing and Bidding platform. Merge conflicts for the Node.js update were resolved on multiple days, and unit tests were fixed to align with recent changes. Additional test failures were addressed, and changes were pushed to PR #3487. Compatibility issues with ESLint version 9 were resolved by updating configurations and clearing related linting problems. On the Phase 2 dashboard, the Expected vs. Actual Expense graph was created. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

DEV DYNASTY SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Dev Dynasty Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Honglin Chen (Software Engineer) and includes Dharmik Patel (Software Engineer), Manvitha Yeeli (Software Engineer), Mohan Satya Ram Sara (Software Engineer), Shraddha Shahari (Software Engineer), Vamsi Krishna (Software Engineer), and Zhifan Jia (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our process for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes.

This week, Dharmik worked on the Team Code Outlier Fix and the related red exclamation mark notification feature. He resolved merge conflicts in both frontend and backend codebases, which were caused by updates since the original pull requests. Due to pull request limitations with the forked repository, the work was moved to a proper feature branch. Updated implementations were tested, and new pull requests were raised. Manvitha integrated the Gmail Nodemailer API with the assignBlueSquareForTimeNotMet function, adjusted error-causing parameters, and tested email delivery without affecting existing features. She also resolved merge conflicts in the Add Lessons form and submitted a pull request. This task plays a role in One Community’s path toward a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Mohan addressed a layout issue where a dropdown was being overlapped by other content on desktop screens. He identified the problem using DevTools and updated CSS in a scoped stylesheet to fix the stacking conflict without affecting mobile layout. Shraddha fixed the equipment list update button and continued investigating page loading delays. She began looking into an issue with editing email addresses on the profile page, resolved a reverted pull request due to a linting error, and submitted a new one. She confirmed an email-related issue was unrelated to her changes, reported this to Jae, and started reviewing PR #1394. This action reflects One Community’s focus on establishing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Vamsi updated the open issues list to support dark mode, improved spacing and alignment in tables and dropdowns, and reviewed several high-priority pull requests (PRs #3404, #3480, #3486, #3510, #3541, #3552, #3560, and #3567). Zhifan resolved merge conflicts and addressed issues from earlier pull requests, including fixing Netlify setup, text color problems, and a display bug in badge-related components. He also ensured badges appeared correctly using a useEffect hook and fixed a typo affecting user profile information. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. View some of the team’s work in the collage below.

EXPRESSERS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Expressers Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, managed by Strallia Chao (Software Engineer), includes Meenashi Jeyanthinatha (Full Stack Developer), Rahul Trivedi (Software Engineer), and Reina Takahara (Software Developer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our progress toward a model for new-world eco-philanthropy through innovative software development, testing, and collaboration. This week, Meenashi posted a bid with card details, which were saved in PayPal, and a webhook delivered the information to the server while the bid price was updated via socket. The Bids and BidDeadlines collections were updated with the correct values. A new function, addToBidHistory, was added to the BidDeadlines model to handle bid history updates using a model parameter that updates either the Bids or BidDeadlines collection. The postBidsAndPay function was updated to ensure its BidHistory parameter correctly updates both collections. The BidController was modified to send socket messages. A new field, isClosed, was added to the BidDeadline model with a default value of false. The bid cron job was updated to process expired entries by checking elapsed time, selecting a bid winner, and notifying users via email, SMS, and in-app messages. After processing, the isClosed field is set to true. There is an issue where increasing a user’s bid does not update the PayPal order. Attempts to update the order result in an error, and the cause is still under investigation. This contribution advances One Community’s goal of becoming a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Rahul improved the frontend logic to allow smoother transitions between skills components and optimized backend API calls from the frontend for retrieving skills data. He made UI changes to align more closely with the Figma design and tested across different user types to ensure consistency. He completed the HGN Questionnaire Dashboard task, resolved all linting issues, and submitted pull request #3546, which included detailed implementation notes and testing instructions. Reina continued work on a line chart that displays rental costs over time. She added filtering options and styling adjustments, including resizing the chart using CSS. She resolved a broken line display issue by adjusting Chart.js settings for a continuous graph. Filtering functionality was expanded to allow sorting by date, project, and either percentage or total cost. This effort aligns with One Community’s dedication to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Strallia reviewed PR #3498 related to the team stats chart and PR #3512 for the Work Distribution chart on the Total Org Summary page. She followed up with another manager to confirm backend progress for the Blue Square Stats chart. She worked on the Volunteer Status and Volunteer Activities components, refactoring the code to remove unused elements and connect them to backend data. She verified that the surrounding components were not affected by the updates and submitted these changes in PR #3545. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this contributed to a model for a new-world eco-philanthropy. See the collage below to view the team’s work. This project supports One Community’s mission to develop a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

LUCKY STAR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Lucky Star Team’s summary of the Highest Good Network software was managed by Anne Zhang (Software Engineer) and includes contributions from Barnaboss Puli (Volunteer Software Engineer), Dipti Yadav (Software Engineer), Ganesh Karnati (Software Engineer), Koushica Bosadi Ulaganathan (Software Engineer), Manusha Jyasta (Senior Software Engineer), Manoj Gembali (Software Engineer), and Vaibhavi Madhav Deshpande (Software Engineer). This week’s outcome highlighted the value of shared input, aligning with a model for new-world eco-philanthropy’s collaborative approach. Anne began a new task focused on creating posters for Mastodon by reviewing previous developer solutions and gathering relevant resources. She trained teammates currently serving as managers-in-training and provided them with documentation and recorded guidelines. She also managed the Lucky Star team’s reviews and weekly images and addressed questions related to One Community responsibilities. Barnaboss focused on backend development for the Phase 2 Summary Dashboard’s horizontal bar graph titled “Utilization Rate and Downtime of Tools/Equipment.” Throughout the week, he iterated on the Chart.js-driven API endpoints to pull and aggregate tool usage data while refining query logic and payload structure. Midweek, he made progress integrating the new routes, but a MongoDB sync issue surfaced and temporarily blocked testing. In the meantime, he improved data validation code, documented edge-case handling, and outlined a fix for the replication lag. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Dipti worked on Task #851 to create separate Subscribe and Unsubscribe pages for email management. She built the frontend forms, updated the routes and headers.jsx, and resolved a backend issue that was preventing proper email processing. After the fixes, both features worked as intended. She submitted pull request #1418 for the backend and #3566 for the frontend. Ganesh updated the Tools Most in Need of Replacement dashboard by replacing Recharts with Chart.js, creating a native filter bar with project selection and date controls, and implementing handlers to prevent null reference errors. He added mock data with project and date attributes, adjusted the stylesheet for better responsiveness, ensured full axis label visibility, and updated the dark mode date input background. Koushica worked across several parts of the application. She began by testing a pull request and resolved a collapsed header issue on the main dashboard. She fixed the close button alignment in the “Add Weekly Summary” modal and submitted a pull request. She refactored a CSS file into a module to improve style handling on the resource management dashboard and addressed multiple UI inconsistencies—removing a random “0,” correcting unintended icons, updating resolved task icon colors, and improving the task creation process. She also implemented a hotfix for a header layout issue and reviewed the resource management dashboard codebase. This effort aligns with One Community’s dedication to creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Manoj resolved merge conflicts in PR #1301 on the backend and completed the merge. He created a new MongoDB collection, uploaded mock data, and developed scripts and logic for a new endpoint to serve tool availability data. He implemented the router, controller, and model components, and verified the endpoint using Postman. Manusha contributed to both the HGN Questionnaire Dashboard and the Job Posting Page Analytics. On the dashboard, she updated the frontend to display community members’ skills and contact information and integrated additional backend fields. For the analytics page, she developed a horizontal bar graph showing hits-to-applications ratio, including both the backend API and frontend display component. Vaibhavi reviewed and tested multiple pull requests in HGN Phase I to ensure code quality and functionality. She also developed an automated poster tool for Twitter/X to support streamlined content sharing. Her work improved the project’s backend reliability and outreach capabilities. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. See the collage below to view the team’s work.

MOONFALL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Moonfall Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Newell Newell (Manager) and includes Akanksha Singh (Software Developer), Angad Anil Gosain (Volunteer Software Engineer), Bhavpreet Singh (Software Engineer), Lalith Kumar Rajendran (Software Engineer), Shashank Kumar (Software Engineer), and Yili Sun (Software Engineer). This week, Lalith migrated filter changes from the previous codebase to a new functional component structure and pushed the updated implementation to a branch named lalith_filter_2.0, with testing and bug fixes still pending. This work contributes to One Community’s commitment to building a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Akanksha worked on building an autoposter for Medium by reviewing earlier implementations and started developing APIs to retrieve authenticated user details. She also updated PR #1897 by adding a video demonstration showing the process of adding intangible time entries and confirming correct hour conversion when tasks are made tangible. Angad addressed frontend and backend issues related to time logging, user access, and build errors. He reviewed PR #1287 and backend logic around updateTaskLoggedHours, suggested a future script to reconcile historical data, resolved ESLint issues, React warnings, and build errors, and implemented logic for access toggling, including UI updates and asset creation. This effort reflects One Community’s ambition to build a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Bhavpreet worked on the comment section feature, beginning with a basic activity page and adding navigation and comment functionality using a data-driven approach, while also resolving merge conflicts. Yili investigated issues in PR #2583 where behavior differed between local and main environments, documented discrepancies, and shared findings with the team. She also wrote unit tests for emailController.js to improve coverage. This task is part of One Community’s ongoing work to create a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Newell integrated the better-auth module with a NestJS backend to enable login via multiple providers, implemented SSO integrations, restructured parts of the backend, and added modules for queue monitoring and configuration parsing. Shashank raised the pull request for the role distribution chart component and resolved the identified issues. He also implemented additional changes requested by reviewers, continued work on the summary chart component in the BM Dashboard, and tested backend URLs for data integration with the chart component. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more information on how this contributed to a model new-world eco-philanthropy. Below is a collage of the team’s work.

REACTONAUTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Reactonauts’ Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Akshay Jayaram (Software Engineer) and includes Ghazi Rahman (Software Engineer Intern), Gmon Kuzhiyanikkal (Software Engineer), Guirong Wu (Software Engineer), Kristin Dingchuan Hu (Volunteer Software Engineer), Nikhil Pittala (Software Engineer), Pallavi Thorat (PR Team O-Sh), Peterson Rodrigues (Full-Stack MERN Stack Developer), Saniya Farheen (Software Engineer), and Siva Putti (Software Engineer) This software is a foundation of One Community tracking and management process for a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week, Akshay resolved merge conflicts, implemented validation to block negative inputs in the “Add Task” form, managed the Reactonauts’ progress review, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Ghazi fixed a Git misconfiguration, moved a development branch to the correct repository, helped resolve backend issues affecting financial features, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Gmon fixed the GitHub link issue, completed code reviews, organized media, coordinated on tasks, refined the team toggle feature, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Guirong resolved two older pull requests, fixed mobile display issues for the timer and BM Dashboard, started YouTube integration, documented changes with screenshots, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Kristin fixed user creation errors by updating schema and controller functions, corrected task time-tracking logic, opened PR 1414, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Nikhil reviewed 14 pull requests across frontend and backend, checked functionality, code quality, and unit test coverage, collaborated with contributors to ensure smooth integration, and focused on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Pallavi fixed backend API URL, CORS, and routing issues by updating components to use shared endpoints and debugging route registration, focusing on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Peterson improved the styling of a button on the Weekly Progress Editor page that lets users insert images into the message text area, focusing on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Saniya resolved an older pull request and addressed a bug in the HGN Help Form, overcoming file access issues and investigating a page loading problem, focusing on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. Siva fixed the Select Team dropdown display issue, resolved merge conflicts, and improved team creation functionality, focusing on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This work helps One Community’s mission of an open-source paradigm for ecological living. See the collage below to view the team’s work.

SKYE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Skye Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network was managed by Olimpia Borgohain (Data Analyst and Team Admin) and Luis Arevalo (Software Engineer). The team includes Anthony Weathers (Software Engineer), Gopikalakshmi Asok Kumar (Software Developer), Julia Ha (Software Engineer), and Sai Preetham Dongari (Full Stack Developer). The Highest Good Network software helps manage and objectively continue supporting a model for new-world eco-philanthropy and change focusing on social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes to build sustainable and thriving ecosystems. This solution is portable, scalable, and ideal for off-grid or sustainable living communities.

This week, Anthony made changes to the Permission Change Logs Table by removing the Permissions column and using the associated data in the Manage User Permissions section to show which permissions a user has beyond their assigned role to create a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. He added an info modal next to the Reset to Default button to display the selected user’s role and explain which extra permissions would be removed if reset. He encountered a bug involving a repeated permission, which he plans to resolve before submitting a PR. He also submitted a PR to fix a discrepancy on the Reports page where the sum of logged hours in the Total People Report details exceeded the total tangible hours displayed. The fix aligned the totals and excluded users with zero tangible time. A similar issue was found in the Total Project Reports, which he plans to address after resolving the bug in the Permissions Management section.

Gopika worked on two issues on creating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. For the first, she made updates to fix dark mode display problems in the “Show Total People Report” section, changed the heading tag from <h2> to <h3>, and moved a class assignment to correct text color issues. She also updated the “Select a Filter” text color to match styling used elsewhere. She looked into a reported issue about missing graphs but was unable to reproduce the problem after testing various date ranges. A review of pull request #1005 confirmed that graphs do not display when the selected date range is under one month, which matched the user’s selected range, and she asked Jae for clarification. For the second issue, she worked on the “Old Frontend PR Clean Up Task” by creating a new branch and merging PR 2184 without conflicts. Testing is ongoing, and no issues have been found so far. Julia investigated a bug related to task time updates where submitted time was not appearing in the Task and Timelog sections. After checking the code and attempting to reproduce the issue, she found that the bug no longer occurred and reported that it appears to be resolved. She created six unit tests for the allUserProfileBasicInfo reducer and submitted Pull Request 3553 to merge them into the development branch. She also worked on improving the responsiveness of the Weekly Summary Report page by correcting the alignment of the skeleton loading screen and adjusting the placement of buttons and dropdowns for better mobile display. This effort moves One Community closer to its vision of a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

Luis worked on troubleshooting the emailSender function, which was not sending emails as expected. He updated the function by adding the missing BCC recipients to the function call and corrected the CC parameter, which had been using the recipients parameter instead. After making these adjustments, he informed Jae and merged the pull request into the production branch to resolve the email issue. Sai Preetham reviewed multiple pull requests for the HighestGoodNetworkApp, including PR-3520, PR-3486, PR-3519, PR-3560, and PR-3510, and provided feedback based on project standards and functionality. He also updated the weekly summary, organized Dropbox images for the week, and revisited earlier tasks to keep them aligned with current development work. See below for the work done on a model for new-world eco-philanthropy.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM A-F

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members’ names starting with A–F and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst). The Highest Good Network software is a foundation of what we’ll be using to measure our results of developing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week’s active members of this team were: Abdelmounaim Lallouache (Software Developer), Carl Bebli (Software Engineer), Carlos Gomez (Full-Stack Software Developer), Casstiel Pi (Software Engineer), and Dinesh Vardhan Bonthu (Software Developer). They assisted with the research for establishing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy by reviewing all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures initiating a model for new-world eco-philanthropy by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM G-N

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members’ names starting with G–N and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Govind Sajithkumar (Software Project Manager). The Highest Good Network software is a foundation for measuring our results of engineering a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week’s active members of this team were: Kurtis Ivey (Full Stack Developer), Nahiyan Ahmed (Full Stack Software Developer), Nathan Hoffman (Software Engineer), and Niharika Polasani (Software Engineer). They reviewed all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures designing a model for new-world eco-philanthropy by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

SOFTWARE PR REVIEW TEAM O-Z

This week, the PR Review Team’s summary for team members’ names starting with O–Z and covering their work on the Highest Good Network software was managed by Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Software Project Manager). The Highest Good Network software is a foundation for measuring our results of imagining a model for new-world eco-philanthropy. This week’s active members of this team were: Ramsundar Konety Govindarajan (Software Engineer), and Yiyun Tan (Software Engineer). They reviewed all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network measures shaping a model for new-world eco-philanthropy by exploring the Highest Good Network open-source hub. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.

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