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Millennial (30-45)
Female + male + dependent(s)
NY
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture team), Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Off-grid, Resource-sharing commune, Retreat or event hosting as community
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), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals)
Reasons for shared housing:
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, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), 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, Dusting is not so important
Current city, town, or county:
NY
Preferred regions:
U.S. northeast region
Population density:
Remote, Rural
Generation:
Millennial (30-45)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996)
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
Mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices, No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Size of community:
11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, 6 to 10, Over 150, Under 6
Gender + number:
Female + male + dependent(s)
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
Couple situations welcome in IC:
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)
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), 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), Polygamous (married to more than one spouse)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Children in IC:
I have dependent child(ren) living with me and I am only seeking community with other families with children
Dogs:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
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't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Noise level:
A lively social environment should be the norm, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option, 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, Is workable for a part time location