Community compass

What does community mean to you?

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Where would you like to live day to day?

My own homeWith my own kitchen and front doorMy own room or studioSharing a kitchen and living spaceA shared householdLiving together like a large family

How much everyday life would you like to share?

A littleSpaces and occasional mealsA balanceRegular meals and shared projectsA lotWork, resources and daily routines

How often would you like to eat together?

Now and thenCelebrations and the odd potluckOnce or twice a weekMost days

How would you like to handle money?

Separate financesSharing only the costs of common spacesSome shared fundsFor food, cars, childcare or projectsFull income sharingThe community covers everyone’s needs

Who should own the homes and land?

Each household owns its homeShared land and buildings owned togetherA mixSome owned, some rented, some collectiveOwned collectivelyThrough a co-op, association or trustI’m not sure yet

How much time could you give to community work?

Cleaning, maintenance, gardens, cooking, meetings.

A few hours a monthA few hours a weekA day or more a weekIt would be my main work

How involved do you want to be in decisions?

Leave most to trusted teamsI’ll weigh in on the big thingsInvolved in what I care aboutThrough a team or circlePart of every major decision

What should be at the heart of the community?

Good neighboursPractical support and friendshipEcology and self-relianceFood, land and a lighter footprintA shared mission or faithSpiritual, social or politicalRaising children togetherOr caring for each other as we age

No right answers. Just your preferences.

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