New ubuntu like project. Someone with experience needed for advises.

Hello All,
I have been following Michael Tellinger for the past 3/4 years. I had very similar ideas to his, however, he gave me many answers which I couldn't find myself. I have managed to gather some funds and to find a small town willing to accept the idea. The town is smaller than 1000 people. In your opinion, will it work if I increase the hours to 8 per week? Also, do you have some already working towns which I can show as an example to the locals and encourage them to make the change?