SolidEthic
Younger boomer (60-70)
Male
Chemainus, BC Canada
Speed of commitment:
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
Food production:
Not involved in farming or gardening
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC founder: I am seeking members to join a core group in founding a new IC. We already have a clear vision and established norms.
Residential proximity:
Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens)
Décor of shared areas:
Not important
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, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Yard aesthetics are not a priority
Neighborhood or scenery:
Clean well maintained urban or suburban surroundings are a priority worth paying extra for, Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Chemainus
Nation(s) of current residence:
Canada
Preferred regions:
Canada BC, Canada ON, Canada QC, Canada northern provinces , Canada prairie provinces, Mexico, Pacific Islands
Population density:
Rural, Small town, Suburban or exurban
Ideal location(s):
Vancouver Island
Commitment to 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
State, province, or region:
British Columbia (BC)
Resource sharing:
Car share, Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Time bank, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
Close to median income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Allocate a significant portion of funds to leisure and entertainment, Leisure time is a high priority, but not necessarily expensive
Common practical skills:
Carpentry & repair, Cooking for groups
Experience or schooling:
Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation
Years lived in an IC:
Less than a year in IC
Generation:
Younger boomer (60-70)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), 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)
Number of working adults:
1
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Christian (universalist)
Practices welcome in IC:
Agnostic, Astrology, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim/Islam, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Wiccan
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Size of community:
11 to 20
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, 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
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
My current couple situation:
I'm single or divorced
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Not applicable
My sexual orientation:
Monogamous, Not necessary for others to know
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
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic not discussed by the community, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Physical affection:
I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side, It depends
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Other people’s children:
Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals, I don’t have the time/skill/interest to share in others' child care responsibilities, I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) not okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) not okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
no Pets
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Conventional eggs okay, Conventional meat products okay, Conventional milk products okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together, Fish okay, Small local dairy products okay
Organic:
All food choices are accepted, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Not applicable (e.g., no obligation for shared meals)
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
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, Vaccinated
Severe allergies:
n/a
Health conditions:
n/a
Noise level:
Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, 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
Sleep:
I keep an early bedtime, I’m an early riser
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures, I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work
Internet connection & phone signal:
I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours
Off-grid:
Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with, Is okay but not so important