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Gen Z (20-somethings)
Male
Los Angeles
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity), Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Artist collective & live work space, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Housing or shelter for a vulnerable group, Multi-family shared house, Spiritual or religious focus
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC seeker or cofounder: I’m seeking to join likeminded others as a core group in founding a new IC. Together we will establish a vision and norms.
Residential proximity:
Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood), Roommates (okay to share bedroom), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Friendship and sharing activities, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Helping each other with childcare, Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained
Décor of shared areas:
A consistent aesthetic theme is important, Decisions based on practical utility and durability
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Medical need for a dust-free environment
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping, Paved walkways and driveways, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Xeriscape, Yard aesthetics are not a priority
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Los Angeles
Nation(s) of current residence:
U.S.
Preferred regions:
U.S. California, U.S. Washington state, U.S. southwest region
Population density:
Rural, Small town
Ideal location(s):
desert region but w/ body of water; lake or river
Commitment to my current location:
Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well, Want to experience a variety of communities and locations, Would relocate if group decides to try another location together
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my current residence now or in the near future, Ready to move from my general area within the next few years
State, province, or region:
California (CA)
Resource sharing:
Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives, Child care swap, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Meal preparation, Pet care swap, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
Low income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Leisure time is a high priority, but not necessarily expensive
Common practical skills:
Childcare, Cooking for groups, Gardening or crop cultivation, Organizing & labeling
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Architecture, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Medicine - alternative, Natural building, Political science & history, Public speaking, Travel, Visual art, Writing
Occupation(s) and expertise:
writer, bookstore employee
Years lived in an IC:
No experience, but determined to make it work
Experience in community:
my parents are abusive. because of this, i have a tendency to judge other's emotions/intentions inaccurately and be afraid to confront others, however, when pushed, i go into what my parents have called 'lawyer mode,' which means i will try to argue with them intellectually during an emotionally-driven situation to defuse it. i cannot guarantee that those things will not happen in other circumstances
Generation:
Gen Z (20-somethings)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated indoor areas
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed with medical prescription, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should not be restricted
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC), Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub)
Required disclosures:
On sex offender registry
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Jewish, Pagan, Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
Agnostic, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jainist, Jewish, Muslim/Islam, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
i want to have structures, essentially small, hyperlocal multifaith temples, where either no or all religious symbols, but never just one, are hung on the walls & under windows, that are available for anyone to go into at any time. other than that, i have no specifications
Size of community:
21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
My current couple situation:
I'm in committed partnership
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Gay, Not necessary for others to know, Other
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community
Physical affection:
I am a big hugger; I’m affectionate even with people I don't know well, I don’t enjoy casual hugs; I reserve physical affection for a very small number of people, It depends
My availability for physical intimacy:
Never would I ever be interested in casual sex
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Other people’s children:
I am open to a community of free-range children who are allowed to roam the majority of community spaces unsupervised, I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior, Parents shouldn't have to micro-manage their child(ren) for the benefit of adults around them
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor dog(s) okay
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
i would like to have both companions & farm animals; and i would like to treat animals like the separate individuals they are without doubt in our minds. if we have to kill a pig to eat its meat, we do it quick and with respect. if someone has a pet pig, we don't harm that pig but we also don't ask overly complicated questions or attempt to ideologically associate the one with the other.
Special food needs:
Celiac's or gluten sensitivity
Plant-based or not:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together, Fish okay, Small local dairy products okay
Organic:
Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Organic non-certified is okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost, Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category, I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, Maintain strict social distancing and masks outside the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in public, Sanitize hands frequently in the IC, Unvaccinated, Vaccinated, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Health conditions:
i am a neurodivergent, physically disabled wheelchair user. i can walk and stand, but it is extremely tiring. i will, of course, do so for projects i consider worth that, but it's up to me to decide what that means and what those projects are. in general, i find that i tire out easily and require both physical and mental rest. assume capability, don't expect magic. i'll tell you what i'm up for.
Noise level:
A lively social environment should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet
Sleep:
I keep a late bedtime, I’m an early riser, I’m not very consistent with my waking and bedtimes, My sleep is easily disturbed so I need quiet at night
Sleep needs & noise:
white noise, or the sound of other people talking/having fun far away enough that it's not disruptingly loud but i can still feel in community & connected as i'm drifting off to sleep
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours, I'm concerned about the effects of constant wifi exposure
Off-grid:
Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with, Is okay but not so important, Is the definite only plan
Leisure time:
telling stories / recounting memories, playing both board games & video games, watching television and movies (although i'm willing to not have personal access to the same library of content anymore, i do like the sound of in-community movie nights, or even 'cinematic video game play through nights,' every so often)
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
too many to name here, ask me about it
Political orientation:
Outsider left
Culture influencers:
literally my 'following' list on twitter (my twitter is crpplsrevltn); almost none of those old/dead whites do it for me
Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:
All Power (look them up on twitter)
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
37
Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
7
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
71
Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):
15
Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):
84
Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:
Rebel (it's odd, i *am* a people pleaser in that i hate confronting others, but i also hate being told what to do)
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
ESFP
Enneagram type:
8w9
Astrological sign(s):
Gemini (that's about all i know)
Weaknesses and superpowers:
i'll just leave this here: https://twitter.com/pot8um/status/1565890126122782722?s=20&t=V8uEw86Ei3dqp94njumBjg but more seriously, i would say my strengths are my creativity & my determination. i also have justice sensitivity and i can be very rigid.