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