I found this server called Creative Central and it feels like a big worldbuilding project that turned into a Minecraft network.
The server has two main game modes right now. One is Creative Plots where you get a huge 512×512 plot. You get free WorldEdit and they barely limit commands and blocks so you can really go crazy with building. They also give you access to a head database and armor stand tools for free so you can decorate and do detailed builds without paying.
The other mode is Creative Central Earth. It is a Towny server on a 1 to 500 scale Earth map. You can make towns to claim land and use an in game economy to keep your town going. You can also create nations with other players and expand together. PvP exists in some parts of the world but it is not the main point so it should not stop you from building or progressing.
The server is very against pay to win and microtransactions. They only have a ten dollar sponsor rank and it is just for people who want to support the server and it only gives cosmetic perks. The whole thing is part of a bigger project called Project Everything which is like a group of different stories and lore that all share the same canon.
Overall this server feels like it is built for people who love building lore and long term worlds more than just grinding gear.
Creative Central Earth And Plots Network

Custom Survival SMP Built For The Long Run

EchelonMC is a Minecraft Java survival server that is built from the ground up with custom coded systems. It is meant for long term building and teamwork and community progress. It is not trying to be a sweaty PvP place and it is not for stealing or griefing.
It runs on Java 1.21.11 and older versions are supported too. The server is hosted in Canada and it has been in active development for about a month with frequent patches. It also says there is no pay to win.
While you play you can earn a currency called Echelites and use it for progression and useful quality of life stuff. There is advanced land claiming with visual borders and lots of protection settings like mob controls and TNT and fire spread and raids and fluids.
One of the weirdest cool features is auto pathing. You walk and paths form under you and you can get speed bonuses on them and you can toggle it. You can also publish chunks so people can visit your builds and you can get rewards from visitors and show up on build rankings.
There are teams with invites shared utilities and custom team nametags. Deaths create timed graves that hold your items and there is a back command to help you recover after teleports. It also has voting rewards Discord linking with a chat bridge anti x ray and a spawn hub with custom NPCs and utilities.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat

This is a community centered survival server made by the players and for the players.
It is a Hermit style SMP with a diamond economy and a shopping district. People also work on public builds and bigger projects together. A lot of players use proximity chat so it feels more social when you run into someone.
The server tries to keep the vanilla experience while still adding small cosmetic and quality of life stuff that the community asks for and votes on. There are homes too and a few fun plugins.
You will usually see around 5 to 20 people online during the day with lots of regular players. It is Java only on Minecraft 1.21.11. It is whitelisted and it is 18 plus only.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Vanilla Survival Java 1.21.11

I found a brand new Vanilla Survival Minecraft server for Java 1.21.11.
It is made for normal survival play with friends and it is open to everyone.
There is land claim so your builds can stay safe.
It runs on Fabric so redstone and farms work like they should. The server is also hosted on a dedicated machine and it is aiming for ultrasmooth gameplay.
There is no pay to win. You just join and play Minecraft.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcticMC Fresh Towny Factions SMP

ArcticMC is a brand new SMP that started just a couple days ago and it feels pretty calm and welcoming.
It is a Towny and factions style survival server so you can build a town claim land make alliances and fight for territory. PVP matters here but they run an honor system for how fights should go and it is explained in their rules.
It also has McMMO skills so you level up while you play and unlock special abilities as you get stronger. There are custom items too including furniture that is entity based and they plan to limit it per chunk to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks more realistic with big mountains and nice valleys and it makes building and exploring feel way cooler.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRun a Minecraft Democracy In Game

Garconia is a Minecraft server trying to build a real democratic state inside the game. The world is meant to keep changing because players get involved and push things in new directions.
People join to chase big goals. You can try to become a politician. You can also go the entrepreneur route and build up your own business life.
If you want something calmer you can make a homestead out in the countryside. If you want the city life you can manage lots of buildings and even stacks of skyscrapers. There is also a party you can join if you want to be part of political change.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
