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Intentional Living Survey

This information is being gathered to help create solutions for our current economic, social, and cultural challenges through sustainable and innovative community models. "Self-realization arises from the compassionate understanding that all life is interconnected and valuable. A thriving community is one in which this awareness is of the utmost importance and tempered with wise stewardship of the multi-dimensional environment which creates, nourishes and sustains us." Suyana Cole

Let's get going. Are you comfortable with your living situation as it is now? *

In your opinion, What description best describes an intentional community? *

A commune with a spiritual leader
A community that shares all resources including finances and allocates them evenly among members
A sustainable home and work environment that is off grid and self sufficient
A place for hippies and undesirables to escape the norms of mainstream culture
A subdivision that is eco-friendly and functions based on consensus decision making
Other

Choose as many as you like

Are you interested in living in a self-reliant intentional community or sustainable subdivision? *

Be Honest. Are you willing to work a few hours a week in a community garden to grow organic food for your household? *

And/OR...Are you interested in paying a monthly fee to receive food grown in a community garden that other community members are working to cultivate on a weekly basis? *

Total honesty — do we, as a society, need to change the way we live? For example, do the standard building practices we use for housing (materials, costs, regulations, and design) need to accommodate all human beings and be beneficial to the environment? *

Definitely need it
Kind of need it
Don't really need it
Definitely don't need it

If you answered yes to the previous questions, would you be willing to work with your fellow residents in maintaining a high functioning community. For example: food production, care of livestock, event hosting, supporting workshops, general maintenance? The intention being to reduce your overall monthly expenses. *

On a scale from 1 to 10, in the past six months how often did you engage in activities related to personal development and spiritual growth? *

One being rarely and ten being multiple times daily

If you are a single parent, do you receive financial support?

Yes
Sometimes
No
N/A

What improvements would you like to see implemented in your community? *

Increase in natural beauty
Improved safety measures
More recreational opportunities to socialize with neighbors
More opportunities to collaborate with neighbors on community-enriching projects
More valuable use of community funds(for communities with HOA's)
Community off-grid energy system
More alternative options for yard use such as permaculture gardens, wild/native growth or rock-garden landscaping
All of the above

Choose as many as you like

Do you have an interest in growing your own food? *

Yes
Yes, but I need to be taught how
Sometimes
No

We are almost done...Would you rather live in a multi-racial, multi-culture community or a community in line with you ethnic and culture background? *

A multi racial and cultural community
Either way is fine with me
Community in line with my ethnic and culture background
A similar racial group with different cultures
A multi-racial community with similar cultural background

Please list any skills, training, or talents you think would benefit an innovative community being established. *

Ex. gardening, cooking, building, plumbing, web design, etc.

Your input is super valuable and much appreciated. Do you believe all people are entitled to clean water, air, and food regardless of their financial circumstances? *

Yes
Sometimes
No

Would you be willing to see the value of offering homes on a sliding scale based on financial circumstances?

Yes
It depends on the difference between those who can pay full price and those who can't
What is a sliding scale
No

Last, but not least...Do you believe a community could thrive if some members contributed financial resources and other members contributed labor resources, or a combination of the two? *

Yes
If everyone was treated with equal value and respect, I believe it could work
No

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This input will be used to further explore sustainable solutions for our current and future housing needs. Thank you for participating in this information gathering survey.

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