Erik
Gen X
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time, Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity)
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Farm or ranch, Retreat or event hosting as community, Life partner with community values, Multi-family shared house, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Resource-sharing commune, Shared housing in metropolitan area
Food production:
Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food, Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries
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.
Nation(s) of current residence:
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Population density:
Rural, Remote
Duration of my current location:
Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future, Ready to move from my current residence now or in the near future, Other
Resource sharing:
Time bank, Car share, Child care swap, Pet care swap, Garden (share work and produce), Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment), Emergency preparedness efforts, Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives
My socioeconomic status:
Not applicable or prefer not to say
Leisure and lifestyle:
Leisure time is a high priority, but not necessarily expensive
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Carpentry & repair, Farm animal care, Organizing & labeling
Experience or schooling:
Ecological science, Horticulture or permaculture, Architecture, Natural building, Carpentry & construction, Welding, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Event planning & management, Electrician, Animal training or care, Theater, Short term rentals and hospitality, Long term rentals and maintenance
Languages:
Dutch. Afrikaans
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Construction hospitality theatres catering maintenance carpenter building
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s), Lived with sibling(s) or other non-parent relatives, Less than a year in IC
Generation:
Gen X
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated indoor areas, Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed with medical prescription, Should be allowed after work hours, Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed only in a legal supervised therapeutic setting, Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved, 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)
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers, Indoor dog(s) not okay, Outdoor dog(s) not okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Pets or farm animals I have or want:
Chickens bees sheep cows
Special food needs:
Celiac's or gluten sensitivity, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Primarily vegetarian, Fish okay, Cage-free eggs okay, Small local dairy products okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, All food choices are accepted, Not applicable (e.g., no obligation for shared meals)
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals should be optional, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost
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:
Sanitize hands frequently in the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in public, Vaccinated, Unvaccinated, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, No masks or distancing around friends and family who aren't part of IC, Masks only when in public and mandated, Keep good health practices for good immune function, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Health conditions:
Aspi
Noise level:
A quiet serene living space should be the norm, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, One space should be available for those who like to have videos or games on frequently, Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, 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 an early bedtime, I’m not very consistent with my waking and bedtimes, Not applicable (e.g., not planning to share living space that's close to sleeping space)
Sleep needs & noise:
Na
Comfort & convenience:
I like my cushy life, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Wifi:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan, Is a workable favored option, Is workable for a part time location, Is okay but not so important, Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with
Leisure time:
Music film
Culture influencers:
Nate Hagens. Mattias Desmet