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FoodForestHeaven

Gen X

Male

Mexico

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:

Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Van life co-travelers, 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, Life partner with community values, Multi-family shared house, RV or mobile home parks, Disaster prep or timeshare cabin, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Trial run: Join a household, Resource-sharing commune, Single-parent shared housing, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community, Expat residential communities

Food production:

Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries

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.

Service-based IC (population):

Animal rescue

Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:

No can do

Residential proximity:

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), Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood)

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, 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, Shared land, shared community hub such as gardens or meeting space, but not shared housing), 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, Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space)

Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):

All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Dusting is not so important

Yard or landscaping:

Paved walkways and driveways, 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, Xeriscape

Neighborhood or scenery:

Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for

Current city/town and state/province:

Mexico

Nation(s) of current residence:

Mexico

Preferred regions:

Mexico & Caribbian

Population density:

Small town, Rural, Remote

Duration of my current location:

Committed to location because of owning a unique property

Relocation capacity:

Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future

Resource sharing:

Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment), Emergency preparedness efforts

My socioeconomic status:

Substantial assets but lower income

Leisure and lifestyle:

Somewhat 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, Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict

Practical skills:

Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Farm animal care, Grant-writing

Experience or schooling:

Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Activism & organizing, Ecological science, Horticulture or permaculture, Architecture, Natural building, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Event planning & management, Computer science, Psychology, Animal training or care, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Filmmaking, Writing, Public speaking, Short term rentals and hospitality, Long term rentals and maintenance

Languages:

Spanish

Occupation(s) and expertise:

Software development, writing, editing, presenting, acting, art, management,

Years lived in an IC:

Over 20 years in IC

Experience in community:

I was born into them, has a community house in the city, various festivals, this forest.

Professional certifications or degrees:

Bachelors degree, Permaculture design

Generation:

Gen X

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)

Number of working adults:

Alcohol (tolerable rules):

Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic

Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):

Should not be allowed on the premises

Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):

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

Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):

Should be restricted to guest areas or residence of host

Required disclosures:

Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment, Credit check, Background check for landlord/tenant disputes

Prohibitions:

No controlling spiritual people, no militant vegans, no racists or sexists, no people without emotional self-control and awareness.

Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:

No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices

My religious beliefs or practices:

Atheist

Practices welcome in IC:

Atheist, Agnostic, 12 steps (from AA, NA, etc.)

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

Belief-related practices:

Meditation and yoga are fine. If you are a believer in some spiritual world, don't impose that on others. All holidays are fine.

Wisdom sharing:

Too complex a topic for this little box.

Size of community:

Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150

Sense of togetherness:

An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships

My gender + number:

Male

Genders welcome in IC:

Non-binary, Male, Female

My current couple situation:

I'm single or divorced, I'm available

Couple situations welcome in IC:

Single (not in a committed closed partnership), Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship)

My sexual orientation:

Non-monogamous, Straight, Polyamorous, Not necessary for others to know

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)

Sex & intimacy norms in IC:

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

Physical affection:

I don’t enjoy casual hugs; I reserve physical affection for a very small number of people

My availability for physical intimacy:

Want to take it really slow to be sure a commitment can last, Want to take it slow, be friends before more involvement, Consensual recreational sex is okay with me, depending

Mobility accommodations:

This is a difficult forest with trails. People need to be mobile, but we can work to change that.

Learning difference accommodations:

Don't be a dumbass. Don't damage people or property. Don't damage our reputation. Have empathy.

Socioeconomic status:

All must be contributors. Remote work (Starlink), FIRE, We will develop internal jobs over time.

Gender and sexuality:

Don't care.

Queer or LGBTQ:

All fine. No annoying activists.

Racial or ethnic identities:

All welcome. Would like to start a language school and translation services.

Children in IC:

Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue), Children are welcome if 8 or older and well-behaved (e.g., remote work group without childcare)

Children present in household:

No dependent children

Other people’s children:

Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals, I prefer a community in which there are on-site designated childcare facilities to allow other adults to work

Behavior correction:

Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior, Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings

I prefer that children not be exposed to

sexual behavior or images, drug use

Screen time (acceptable rules):

Screen time and content limits are up to individual families, Screen-free locations agreed on as a group, Screen-free times agreed on as a group to encourage outdoor play with peers, Parents should agree on online content allowed (e.g. video games, social media) because minors will share with each other

Dogs:

Indoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers

Cats:

Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides

Pets or farm animals I have or want:

Dogs. Had rabbits and chickens and want to have again. Maybe emus. Want donkeys, horses. Want koi.

Special food needs:

Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation

Plant-based or not:

Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Conventional meat products okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together

Organic:

Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, All food choices are accepted, Not applicable (e.g., no obligation for shared meals)

Shared meals (acceptable norms):

Shared meals should be optional

Medical risk bubbles:

I am in a high-risk category and must have those near me take precautions seriously, I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category

Pandemic norms:

Maintain strict social distancing and masks outside the IC, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, Keep good health practices for good immune function

Health conditions:

Complex covid (etc.) policy most with isolation from outside except teams which get supplies.

Noise level:

A quiet serene living space should be the norm, One space should be available for those who like to have videos or games on frequently, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet

Comfort & convenience:

I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures

Tech savvy:

I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech

Wifi:

I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours, I can work without consistent internet connection, We have reliable wifi

Off-grid:

Is the definite only plan, Is okay but not so important

Leisure time:

Walking, live music, gardening, photography, art, teaching, learning, reading writing, business development, philosophy.

Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:

Too many to list.

Culture influencers:

Thomas Sowell.

Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:

Open source software. Liberty.

Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):

Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):

Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):

Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):

Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):

Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:

Rebel

Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:

INTJ

Enneagram type:

Irrelevant

Astrological sign(s):

Irrelevant