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GreenEarthCity EcoVillage

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2023

What we do

is an emerging regenerative community initiative focused on shared land stewardship, ecological restoration, and human-scale living. Rooted in principles of cooperation, affordability, and long-term care for the land, GEC explores hybrid models that blend Community Land Trusts and cooperative ownership to keep land non-speculative and accessible. The project is designed to support a mix of full-time residents, stewards, and visiting members, with pathways toward net-zero or net-positive energy use, regenerative food systems, and shared commons. At its heart, GreenEarthCity is about rebuilding village-scale connection—knowing your neighbors, living lightly on the land, and creating resilient community in relationship with local ecosystems.
The property already has existing infrastructure including numerous cabins and houses.

Our Mission

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the diversity of our members, including those of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. We believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our collective experience.
We pledge to create a welcoming space where individuals can be their authentic selves, free from discrimination or harassment. Our community is dedicated to promoting equality and ensuring that every member feels valued, respected, and supported.
We recognize the importance of continuous learning and growth in our understanding of diversity and inclusion. We commit to actively engaging in practices that promote inclusivity, respect, and equity for all, including our LGBTQ+ members.
Together, we strive to build a community that embraces diversity in all its forms, fosters a sense of belonging for everyone, and empowers each individual to thrive.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • Sustainability practices
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Regenerative agriculture or permaculture
  • Activities
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2023
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 1975
  • Started living together
  • 0 Total member
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
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How to join

Sign a soft nda for specific property details, determine value alignment, tour the land, and commit to the project.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

We are in the land acquisition phase and are looking for several more resident/memberships to acquire a very specific parcel of land that is ready for occupation.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Decision-making process

  • Consent-Based (Sociocracy)

Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.

Governance structure

  • Sociocratic/Circle-Based

Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Waterfront access, Internet

Community activities and engagement

  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

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Location

  • Oregon, United States

Needs and Offers

Offer
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2 months ago

Community House in SE Portland Seeks Membership!

Ellis Street Community House is seeking kind, present, and engaged new housemates with experience in community living. We are currently 3 adults, one baby, and two cats living in a 6 bedroom, 3 bath house on ÂĽ acre of land near Powell Butte nature park and the Springwater Corridor bike trail. We expect to be joined by a shy and sweet 2 year old in the next few months. For us, living in community is a collaborative process, one that helps improve our quality of life. We’re able to eat great food, keep the place clean, maintain a garden, and hold a space large enough to host guests and events by working together. We have an extensive community library and art/craft material collection, as well as a great tea selection, stocked pantry, and functional kitchens ready for feast-making, canning, and fermentation dreams. We make kombucha, ginger beer, sauerkraut, bone broth, natto, and apple/pear butter on a rotating basis. With two fridges and two deep freezers we can save blueberries and blackberries we harvested from close by and get meat directly from farmers. We hold potlucks and other events like bonfires and game nights about once a month, and make a house dinner together weekly. We maintain a home free from artificial fragrances and voice-activated technology. The larger downstairs room is available for $740 per month. The smaller downstairs room will be available for $600 per month starting on September 1rst. The main kitchen is on the second floor. We also have private outdoor space for someone sleeping in their home on wheels available for $200-500 per month depending on the size of the vehicle. This would include membership in the community and use of the common spaces. Guest space is available for friends and relatives of residents – upstairs there is an office/guest room for longer visits, and the couches/pads in the common areas are available for shorter stays. The home has heating and cooling through an efficient heat pump, and we ju

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