Who We Are

• Make a commitment to each other and to the well-being of the community

• Value diversity

• Commit to multigenerational residents

• Welcome residents with different income levels

• Support affordability for all

Fundamentals

• Pool labor and share chores

• Share resources community-wide

• Support children’s education by creating spaces for playing and learning

• Provide accessibility to people with disabilities

• Conserve natural resources by means of  sound construction, energy conservation, recycling, and sharing things to reduce consumption

• Create green spaces and public gardens so people can gather, relax, and enjoy quiet time

• Promote the safety and security of all members

• Nurture physical and emotional health

• Take advantage of our urban space

Governance

• Hold to the principle that our members manage our community

• Use a consensus decision making process

Community

• Foster positive and emotionally supportive relationships

• Work together with honest, direct, and respectful communication

• Resolve any conflict with honest, direct, and respectful communication

• Strive to find ways to simplify our lives

• Balance community and privacy