We are in the process of identifying potential sites/land for our community. As we search, we are using the following criteria to make decisions about location:
Based in Northern California (not in the inner Bay Area due to pricing), though as we consider the long term impacts of climate disruption (e.g. drought and California wildfires), we are open to other possibilities outside of California.
Sufficient space for roughly 10 homes
Space designed for organic community connection, including a shared green space where kids (and adults) can play and a common house for community-wide shared meals
In an urban or suburban environment, with close accessibility to nature, groceries, a major airport, and a major medical center
In an area with reasonably rated schools
Affordable (relative to Northern California home prices) for middle-income folks and accessible for first-time home buyers
In addition to site criteria, the following are key elements of our community demographics:
Majority POC (People of Color): 75% or more
Multi-generational, including families with young children as well as single folks and elders