Truthster
Millennial (30-45)
Male
Crowley Louisiana , LA U.S.
Speed of commitment:
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, Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Activist commune supporting shared work, Artist collective & live work space, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture team), Disaster prep or timeshare cabin, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Housing or shelter for a vulnerable group, Life partner also into community, Multi-family shared house, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Off-grid, RV or mobile home park, Resource-sharing or income-sharing commune, Retreat or event hosting as community, Senior cohousing or shared house, Shared metropolitan housing, Shelter for homeless, Single-parent shared housing, Spiritual or religious focus, Tiny homes community, Trial run: Join a household maybe work-trade
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.
Service-based IC (population served):
Animal rescue
Service-based IC (services offered):
Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Provides housing while attending college or vocational training, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s), Short term shelter
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Roommates (okay to share bedroom), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals), Rent a room as a trial run, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Rented with shared housing or shared land, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Friendship and sharing activities, 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), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained, Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable)
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, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)
Yard or landscaping:
Covered space for storage, Gardens and edible landscaping, Mowed, trimmed, manicured outdoor space, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight
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, Scenery is not high on the list of property characteristics that's worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Crowley Louisiana
Nation(s) of current residence:
U.S.
Preferred regions:
Asia (other south Asia), Asia eastern, Australia, Canada BC, Canada ON, Canada QC, Canada northern provinces , Canada prairie provinces, India, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, U.S. Alaska, U.S. California, U.S. Washington state, U.S. midwest region, U.S. rocky mountain region
Population density:
Nomadic, Remote, Rural, Small town, Urban
State, province, or region:
Louisiana (LA)
Common practical skills:
Childcare, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Farm animal care, First responder (first aid) or EMT, Gardening or crop cultivation, Grant-writing, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Animal training or care, Anthropology, Architecture, Astronomy, Biological sciences, Carpentry & construction, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Consensus facilitation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion trainer, Filmmaking, Finance, economics, timebanking, Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Group therapy or processing, Horticulture or permaculture, Massage or other bodywork, Mathematics, Mediation or dispute resolution, Medicine - alternative, Musical performance, Natural building, Ordained minister or religious scholar, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Public speaking, Security (may include experience with weapons), Short term rentals and hospitality, Sociology, Sports or physical recreation, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Welding
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Maintenance, train animals,property maintenance, plumbing, sheetrock,paint,shelter, weapons ammo,ingenuity,farming,mechanic,electrical, cooking,barber, Welder, massage therapist, spiritual adviser,mentor
Years lived in an IC:
Less than a year in IC, No experience, but determined to make it work
Experience in community:
Retreat nights of Columbus
Professional certifications or degrees:
Forklifts operater,mortgage inspector, preventative, maintenance, painter,sheetrock,tiler
Generation:
Millennial (30-45)
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)
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
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, Composting toilet, 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, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, 6 to 10, Under 6
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, Celibate community, Pre-determined by proscribed religious doctrine, with community accountability, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor cat(s) okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost, Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category, I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Noise level:
A lively social environment should be the norm, A quiet serene living space should be the norm, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, 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
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option, Is okay but not so important, Is the definite only plan, Is workable for a part time location