CreativeQueers
Gen Z
Non-binary + male
Hutchinson, MN
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity), In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run, Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Activist commune supporting shared work, Disaster prep or timeshare cabin, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Housing or shelter for a vulnerable group, LGBTQ+ commune, Medical risk bubble, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Off-grid commune, RV or mobile home parks, Resource-sharing commune, Shelter for homeless, Tiny homes community, Van life co-travelers
Food production:
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.
Service-based IC (population served):
Addiction recovery, Aged out foster teens, Animal rescue, Chronically homeless, Escaped from sex trafficking, Ex convicts, Gang-involved youth, In-system foster kids, Learning disability, Low income LGBTQ+, Low income elderly, Low income families with children, Low income racial or ethnic minority, Low income with high medical risk, Mental illness involving delusion or dementia, Mild to moderate mental illness, Physical disability, Refugee resettlement, Runaway or homeless minors
Service-based IC (services offered):
Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Provides housing while attending college or vocational training, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s), Short term shelter
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
About half, All, Less than half, More than half
Residential proximity:
Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, 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, Lower cost of living, Shared land, shared community hub such as gardens or meeting space, but not shared housing), Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability, Not applicable (planning an IC that does not include shared residence, common buildings, nor homeowners association), Not important, Other, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable)
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), Super tidy at diagnosable OCD level, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, 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, Medical need for a regularly disinfected environment, Not planning to share cooking or dining space
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping
Neighborhood or scenery:
Not applicable, Scenery is not high on the list of property characteristics that's worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Hutchinson, MN
Nation(s) of current residence:
United States
Preferred regions:
Mexico, Oregon, U.S. California, U.S. Washington state
Population density:
Nomadic, Remote, Rural, Small town
Commitment to my current location:
Other
Relocation capacity:
Other, Ready to move from my current residence now or in the near future, Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future
Resource sharing:
Car share, Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives, Child care swap, Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Pet care swap, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
No income (or extremely low) but will trade work for room, meals, and/or learning
Leisure and lifestyle:
Current work or personal demands leave little time for leisure
Leadership availability:
I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged, In a reciprocal relationship you give about as much as you get, but it happens without keeping track, In a small family-like group, the saying applies, “to each according to their need, from each according to their abilities"
Common practical skills:
Carpentry & repair, Childcare, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Farm animal care, First responder (first aid) or EMT, Gardening or crop cultivation, Organizing & labeling, Permaculture
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s), Lived with sibling(s) or other non-parent relatives, No experience, but determined to make it work
Professional certifications or degrees:
First Aid, CPR, AED
Generation:
Gen Z
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), 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 allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
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
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, 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 be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved, Should require that community is informed of planned visits
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), Should be welcome and discussed through the governance process, to consider each individual’s preferences
Required disclosures:
Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction
Prohibitions:
Open-minded and believe it is not right to restrict/interfere/prohibit/exclude anyone based on their behavior, lifestyle, choices, substance use, etc. unless it is problematic, then we should discuss with said person(s) about options moving forward.
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
Agnostic, Astrology, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jainist, Jewish, Kabbalah, Mediumship, Muslim/Islam, Native American / First Nations, Near-death experience or out-of-body, New Age (mix), New Thought (law of attraction), Pagan, Pantheist, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Tarot, Theosophical Society, Wiccan, Zoroastrian
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
You do you. Just don't force or try to govern others with your beliefs. Respectful discussions welcome.
Wisdom sharing:
Communication, honesty, respect, consideration, kindness, compassion, cooperation, conflict resolution, responsibility, mutual understanding, etc.
Size of community:
11 to 20, 21 to 50, 6 to 10, Under 6
Sense of togetherness:
I do not want obligatory group work where we are expected to help resolve disputes, I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles
Gender + number:
Non-binary + male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
My current couple situation:
I'm in committed partnership
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Not applicable
My sexual orientation:
Asexual, Not necessary for others to know, Other, Pansexual
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
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), Polygamous (married to more than one spouse)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, Other, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Physical affection:
I don’t enjoy casual hugs; I reserve physical affection for a very small number of people, I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side, It depends
My availability for physical intimacy:
Prefer not to share at this time
Mobility accommodations:
Potential wheelchair access, easily accessible handles/storage/resources/toilet&shower
Socioeconomic status:
Disabled and unable to do physically or mentally demanding jobs/tasks
Gender and sexuality:
Personally not comfortable living with cishet people due to safety reasons
Queer or LGBTQ:
Pronouns (He/Him), partners Pronouns (They/Them). We feel most comfortable with fellow queer/trans folk.
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Dogs:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
Currently 1 cat. Intend to have large service dog. possibly more/open to all creature
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer freegan, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer raw foods
Plant-based or not:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Conventional meat products okay, Conventional milk products okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together, Mostly vegan, Mostly vegetarian, Small local dairy products okay, Strictly vegan (no animal products), Strictly vegetarian (no meat or fish)
Organic:
All food choices are accepted, Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, Not applicable (e.g., no obligation for shared meals), Organic non-certified is okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I am in a high-risk category and must have those near me take precautions seriously, I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category
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, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Health conditions:
Autism, ADHD, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, POTS, other.
Noise level:
A quiet serene living space should be the norm, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain, 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
Sleep:
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)
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection, I must have wifi on 24/7, I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option, Is the definite only plan, Is workable for a part time location
Leisure time:
Art/creation, video games, foraging, herbalism, gardening, sewing, crochet, etc. Interested in learning/exploring many different things.
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
Steven Universe, Craig of the Creek, Adventure Time, Dead End: Paranormal Park, TOH, TWD, TLOU, Doctor Who, The Orville, etc.