Our Community Values

These statements describe the values we espouse as a co-housing community. We strive to enact these values to the best of our ability, and look to them when we need guidance as members of this group.

Interdependence

Recognize and value each individual's unique gifts and strengths and how those support our community.

Connection

Foster learning, cultural expression, and celebration.

Conflict Resolution

Resolve conflicts in a way that is empathic, respectful, and which strengthens our Community.

Active Engagement

Contribute time and talent to support activity that enhances our Community and the world.

Privacy

Honor the balance of privacy and interaction.

Healthy Communication

Communicate with empathy, compassion, and honesty, utilizing our Communication Agreements.

Participatory Decision Making

Make decisions using the group’s consensus-oriented processes.

Sustainability

Live lightly on the earth, balancing our commitments to sustaining our physical property, our social organization, and our individual lives.