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Desirable Properties Challenge

Join a DP Workgroup

Each of the 23 Desirable Properties is stewarded by a dedicated workgroup, plus DP Discovery for gaps the current set may have missed. Help take the Community Review Draft to Version 1.0 by November 13, 2026. Each DP needs two co-editors, who decide which proposals go in. If a group has an open seat, join it and become a co-editor.

Sign in to join a workgroup or open a Collaborate page (Astra, Review, Canopi). Use Sign In in the header, then return to your group.

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Not ready to join a workgroup yet? You can also comment on chapters at book.desirableproperties.org or patch drafts directly on Gov Hub. New here? Start Here. Extra paths: contribution catalog.

What is a DP workgroup

A Desirable Properties workgroup is a small, focused team that moves a single Desirable Property from the Community Review Draft to Version 1.0. On the Collaborate page, members review Astra, propose passage changes on book Discuss (PATCH/INSERT) or Gov Hub drafts, promote (then later publish) on the Review tab, and keep the conversation moving in Canopi (post, comment, review, like). Each workgroup has a charter, a coordinator, and a flexible roster. Most collaboration is async.

There is no requirement to attend every meeting or write every line. Join for the parts of the work you care about, and step back when life gets busy.

Workgroup roles

Every workgroup is staffed by a small set of contributors. Roles are flexible – contribute where you have time and interest.

  • Member

    Joining is low-commitment and reversible. Members read drafts, discuss on the book, patch on Gov Hub, and contribute wherever time and interest align.

  • Co-editor

    One of two co-editors per DP. Both co-editors must approve a proposal before it is incorporated into the next revision. The coordinator holds one seat; the other is claimed or nominated on the workgroup page.

  • Coordinator

    Coordinates the workgroup, sets agenda, supports contributors, and holds one of the two co-editor seats.

Join vs Nominate

Two ways to get involved with a workgroup: join it as a member, or nominate someone (including yourself) as coordinator. Co-editor seats are claimed or nominated on the workgroup page. The full process, roles and weekly tasks are on How V1 gets made; progress per DP is on the readiness board.

Join as a member

Joining is low-commitment and reversible. As a member you can read drafts, discuss on the book, patch on Gov Hub, and contribute wherever your time and interest align – there is no obligation to attend meetings or write code.

Most workgroups welcome additional members at any point. Use theJoin as memberbutton on any card below to get started.

Nominate a coordinator (or yourself)

Nominating puts someone forward as the workgroup's Coordinator. You can nominate yourself or someone else in the community. Co-editor seats work differently: the coordinator holds one, and the other is claimed, or nominated from the workgroup's Co-editors card and filled when the nominee accepts.

The nominee reviews the nomination first and must accept it before the layer admin reviews and approves. Use theNominate coordinatorbutton on any card below – it opens the workgroup page with the form ready.

The DP workgroups

Twenty-three workgroups each steward one Desirable Property. DP Discovery watches for properties the current 23 may have missed. A DP is fully staffed when it has two co-editors. Open Collaborate for Astra, Review, Canopi, chat, and invites.

Frequently asked questions

How many people should a workgroup have?

We want at least three people in every workgroup for the Version 1.0 push (November 13, 2026). If a group has fewer, join it and invite others who care about that property.

How do I know which workgroup is right for me?

Read each DP's short description and pick the one whose purpose resonates with your interests and skills. You can always join a different workgroup later.

What if I don't have time for ongoing commitments?

Some roles are flexible and low-touch. Roles like Recorder or Liaison can be episodic – contribute when you have capacity.

Can I be a member of more than one workgroup?

Yes. Many community members participate across multiple workgroups.

How are Coordinators chosen?

Coordinators can be nominated by anyone in the community, or you can nominate yourself. The layer admin reviews and approves each nomination.

What do co-editors do, and how do I become one?

Each DP has two co-editors; two co-editors make a DP fully staffed. Both must approve a proposal before it is incorporated into the next revision; either can decline it, always with a reason the author can read. The coordinator holds one seat automatically. The other is filled by claiming it on the workgroup page (account at least 7 days old; a per-person limit starts at two DPs and rises as co-editors settle in) or by accepting a nomination from a member. The coordinator can revoke a claimed or nominated seat within 7 days, and a super admin at any time, always with a reason.

Ready to participate?

Pick a workgroup above, or go straight to the Metaweb layer on Gov Hub to discover drafts and discussions across all 23 properties – and DP Discovery.

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