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Millennial
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, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture teams), Retreat or event hosting as community, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Resource-sharing commune, Off-grid commune
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.
Residential proximity:
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:
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:
Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Helping each other with childcare, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space)
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 and state/province:
NY
Preferred regions:
Northeast U.S.
Population density:
Rural, Remote
Generation:
Millennial
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), 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
Overnight 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 strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices, No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
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
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
My gender + number:
Female + male + dependent(s)
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
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:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), 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:
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, A lively social environment should be the norm
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