Taran
Gen Z (20-somethings)
Non-binary
USA
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
Food production:
Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
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:
Roommates (okay to share bedroom)
Current city, town, or county:
USA
Nation(s) of current residence:
Afghanistan, Pakistan
Preferred regions:
Asia (other south Asia), Australia, Brazil, Canada BC, Canada ON, Canada QC, Canada northern provinces , Canada prairie provinces, Central America, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South America (Spanish-speaking), U.S. California, U.S. Oregon, U.S. Washington state, U.S. rocky mountain region, U.S. southwest region
Population density:
Nomadic, Remote, Urban
Commitment to my current location:
Want to experience a variety of communities and locations
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future
Resource sharing:
Car share, Time bank
My socioeconomic status:
No income (or extremely low) but will trade work for room, meals, and/or learning
Leisure and lifestyle:
Very frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm currently in IC leadership
Roles and responsibilities:
Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements
Common practical skills:
Cooking for groups
Experience or schooling:
Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking)
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s)
Generation:
Gen Z (20-somethings)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should not be allowed on the premises
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Legal psychedellics are okay if not disrupting to others, Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC)
Required disclosures:
Past felony conviction
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
My religious beliefs or practices:
Agnostic, Atheist, Christian (universalist)
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist
Ecological preservation ethics:
Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Gender + number:
Non-binary
Children in IC:
Children are not a good fit (e.g., college dorm or retirement community)
Children present in household:
Full time, No dependent children
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
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings, Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior
Children sheltered from:
Violent images or lyrics
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen time and content limits are up to individual families
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) not okay, Indoor cat(s) okay
Special food needs:
Severe food allergies, Strongly prefer home-processed foods
Plant-based or not:
Small local dairy products okay, Strictly vegan (no animal products)
Organic:
Commitment to all organic
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily
Medical risk bubbles:
I am in a high-risk category and must have those near me take precautions seriously, I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Pandemic norms:
Maintain strict social distancing and masks outside the IC, Masks only when in public and mandated, No masks or distancing around friends and family who aren't part of IC
Noise level:
A quiet serene living space should be the norm, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work
Sleep:
I’m an early riser
Comfort & convenience:
I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, I like my cushy life
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I must have wifi on 24/7, I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours
Off-grid:
Is not workable, Is the definite only plan
Political orientation:
Faith & flag conservatives