DifferentCraft - Minecraft Towny Server

DifferentCraft is a Towny server where the main draw is building up towns with other players and eventually forming larger nations. The Towny format keeps griefing in check through land claiming, so you can actually invest time in your settlement without worrying about it being torn apart overnight. If that kind of slow-burn, community-driven survival is what you are after, mc.differentcraft.net is worth checking out.