CommonUnity
Millennial
Female + male + dependent(s)
Portland, Oregon
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), In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Van life co-travelers, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Retreat or event hosting as community, Artist collective & live work space, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Resource-sharing commune, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community, Activist commune supporting shared work
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: I’m seeking residence in an existing household or IC with a stable culture and/or established norms.
Service-based IC (population):
Animal rescue
Service-based IC (description):
Short term shelter
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
More than half
Residential proximity:
Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings), Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Helping each other with childcare, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Friendship and sharing activities
Décor of shared areas:
Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable), Decisions based on practical utility and durability
Clutter level of shared living areas or 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, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)
Yard or landscaping:
Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Gardens and edible landscaping
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Portland, Oregon
Nation(s) of current residence:
United States
Preferred regions:
Canada, Pacific Coast U.S.
Population density:
Suburban or exurban, Small town, Rural, Remote
Duration of my current location:
Would relocate if group decides to try another location together, 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
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), Meal preparation
My socioeconomic status:
Substantial assets but lower income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team
Roles and responsibilities:
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", Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Childcare, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Carpentry & repair, Grant-writing, Organizing & labeling
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Nutrition, Natural building, Carpentry & construction, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Political science & history, Computer science, Experience teaching adults, Animal training or care, Sports or physical recreation, Travel, Musical performance, Website design
Languages:
Ukrainian
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
Experience in community:
Short term workshops/camps and many IC visits.
Generation:
Millennial
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)
Number of grade-school children:
2
Number of working adults:
2
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
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 not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, 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
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
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), Should be welcome and discussed through the governance process, to consider each individual’s preferences
Required disclosures:
Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Native American / First Nations
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane meat, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting
Gender + number:
Female + male + dependent(s)
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm in committed partnership
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Monogamous, Straight
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community
Physical affection:
I enjoy hugs and lean toward the easily affectionate side
My availability for physical intimacy:
Not currently open to a new relationship
Children in IC:
I have dependent child(ren) living with me and I am only seeking community with other families with children
Children present in household:
Full time
Other people’s children:
I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community, I am open to sharing child-care responsibilities such as carpooling or swapping child-care, I am open to a community of free-range children who are allowed to roam the majority of community spaces unsupervised
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't have to micro-manage their child(ren) for the benefit of adults around them
Dogs:
Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay
Pets or farm animals I have or want:
Dog
Special food needs:
Celiac's or gluten sensitivity
Plant-based or not:
Strictly vegan (no animal products)
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue
Medical risk bubbles:
I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury, I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Pandemic norms:
Vaccinated, Unvaccinated, Masks only when in public and mandated, Keep good health practices for good immune function, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Noise level:
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’m a late riser, My sleep is easily disturbed so I need quiet at night, My sleep is not easily disturbed
Comfort & convenience:
I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Wifi:
I can work without consistent internet connection, I'm concerned about the effects of constant wifi exposure
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan, Is a workable favored option
Political orientation:
Progressive left