Truthster
Millennial
Male
Crowley Louisiana
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time, 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
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Housing or shelter for a vulnerable group, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture teams), Retreat or event hosting as community, Artist collective & live work space, Spiritual commune, Life partner with community values, Multi-family shared house, RV or mobile home parks, Senior cohousing, Disaster prep or timeshare cabin, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Trial run: Join a household, Resource-sharing commune, Shared housing in metropolitan area, Single-parent shared housing, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community, Activist commune supporting shared work, Shelter for homeless
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.
ICmatch group or IC I'm part of:
Url
Service-based IC (population):
Animal rescue
Service-based IC (description):
Short term shelter, Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s), Provides housing while attending college or vocational training
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
Roommates (okay to share bedroom), House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on, Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals), Rent a room as a trial run
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, 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, Friendship and sharing activities, Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained, working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable), Decisions based on practical utility and durability
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, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Mowed, trimmed, manicured outdoor space, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight, Covered space for storage, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Gardens and edible landscaping
Neighborhood or scenery:
Scenery is not high on the list of property characteristics that's worth paying extra for, Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for, Clean well maintained urban or suburban surroundings are a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Crowley Louisiana
Preferred regions:
Canada, Pacific Islands, Alaska, Pacific Coast U.S., Rocky Mountain U.S., Upper Midwest U.S., Mexico & Caribbian, Middle East, East Asia, India & South Asia, Australia & NZ
Population density:
Urban, Small town, Rural, Remote, Nomadic
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Childcare, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Farm animal care, Grant-writing, First responder (first aid) or EMT
Experience or schooling:
Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Medicine - alternative, Biological sciences, Massage or other bodywork, Horticulture or permaculture, Architecture, Natural building, Carpentry & construction, Welding, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Finance, economics, timebanking, Security (may include experience with weapons), City planning, zoning, & compliance, Mathematics, Astronomy, Anthropology, Sociology, Ordained minister or religious scholar, Animal training or care, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Sports or physical recreation, Filmmaking, Musical performance, Public speaking, Group therapy or processing, Mediation or dispute resolution, Consensus facilitation, Short term rentals and hospitality, Diversity, equity, and inclusion trainer
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
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946)
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
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
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, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150
My gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Male, Female
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), 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:
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, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community
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, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Outdoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals should be optional, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost
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 quiet serene living space should be the norm, 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, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, A lively social environment should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain
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