The Name Bem Viver (living well) came from concept Teko Porã, an indigenous word which means “embraces simplicity, interconnexion, and desire to share and support your neighbours” . The community started as a group in 2019, first composed by few friends who lived in São Paulo, and invited other people to participate. The community gathered through virtual meetings during covid 19 pandemic, inviting people from other locations to join the group. In 2020, we attended sociocracy course, which became our decision making process. We are a senior 50+ community, accepting members to join from 40 until 75 years old . Our own land is located 7 km from Mogi das Cruzes downtown, in an urban environmental preserved area. The project includes common social areas as a house with collective kitchen and refectory , other buildings with swimming pool , therapeutic and visitors rooms, artistic and craft studios as well. The architectural project has been approved by the city council, and the hired construction company plans to start the works next month.
Bem Viver intends to be a senior community, respecting the environment and promoting aging health.
first attend to virtual meetings, then have a visit to the land, afterwards start to attend other virtual meetings beloging to a transition group. After that there is an individual interview for confirming the intention to belong to the community.
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The whole membership decides collectively.
Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.
Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.
CBV follows sociocracy rules
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: $26000
Regular fees: $80
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Common House, Vehicle Share, Library, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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