Paw Paw Place

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Urban

Founding year

  • 2013

What we do

There are sites nearby of multiple acres that I visualize as superb for an ecovillage.
Pandemic safety practices are expected. I’m glad to be vaccinated.
We are developing a vision and partnerships toward sustainability and resilience for our small patch of our neighborhood (i.e., Willard Park neighborhood’s Green Picket Fences green zone).
Interested in living in a shed/tiny house? Rob Greenfield’s video very much reflects work I would like to carry out. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr5s0ps9rAQ&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1KlGj-vOcJ4PLHDH-C4rRmnJY5OXDbDUPIru2Ybsar8qHKZNCEzUiLbGI .
There are many things for many people out here. The location is a 10 minute bike ride to Downtown Indianapolis. Our neighborhood, Willard Park, has public parks and private woods. Older housing (houses & multi-units) is for rent and for sale. Greg is willing to help obtain housing in bedrooms in shared housing units, apartments and houses.
Our neighborhood is undergoing development and we ecologically minded would like to implement ecological practices. Of ongoing concern to Greg is how to make the neighborhood better without the negatives that can come with change.
The physical boundaries of the community are broader than building’s site. Nearby is Fruit Loop Acres farm and Basic Roots Community Foods distribution, and a community garden. Kay Grimm, owner of Basic Roots, is aiming to start a hostel with barter as a facet of payment.
By the way, Joe Werle runs Phoenix Urban Farm https://www.facebook.com/Steward-Owner-at-Phoenix-Urban-Farm-586675191395902/ .
Current projects:
– development of Phoenix Place, a mixed use site for housing and commerce with values for community, equity and the ecosystem;
– minor building repair and maintenance;
– food forest development, and
– mutual support (e.g., facilitating one each others goals, barter, finding nearby housing for quality neighbors).
Additional concerns:

  • finding eco-buyers for nearby housing,
  • bringing in and starting businesses, and
  • founding an ecovillage at one of the nearby sites of multiple acres.

Permaculturalists, yardners, and foraging experts are very welcome. Also, fundraising activity is invited to enhance the economic, agricultural and ecological activity. WWOOFers (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) are encouraged to consider collaborating here; shelter and food can be worked out.

Our Mission

Living well, resilience, ecosystem, mutual support, sustainability, appropriate technology.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Ecovillage
  • Intentional Neighborhoods
  • Sustainability practices
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Property management
  • Farming
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Others

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2013
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2024
  • Started living together
  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
7

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Basic expectations or agreements for members

Communicate, including verbally, regarding each others expectations and offerings.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

Decision-making process

  • Others

Governance structure

  • Undefined/Evolving

Still developing or unclear governance approach.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a labor obligation
  • 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

Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed

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

Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Rarely

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced
  • Wildcrafting / Foraging

Community activities and engagement

  • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
  • Organization, Resource, or Network
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming

Gender composition

  • Majority cis (over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Community type

  • Coliving

    Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
    kitchens, dining, and social areas.

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

  • Intentional Neighborhoods

    Geographically close groups of independently-owned homes whose residents actively cultivate community relationships and shared values.

Sustainability approach

  • Permaculture design

Land practices in our community

  • The community practices permaculture

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Wind
  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Up to 33%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Food forest
  • Land area size
    3 acres

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Location

  • Indiana, United States

Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Real Estate For Sale
3 weeks ago

2 Units Available in Forest Grove, OR - Where Town Meets Country!

Two Homes Available at Green Grove Cohousing – Forest Grove, OR Discover Green Grove Cohousing, a fun-loving, vibrant, family-friendly community that embraces environmental sustainability, social justice, community service, and the arts in the heart of Forest Grove, home to historic Pacific University. Enjoy the perfect balance of country living just minutes from town. With just nine privately owned homes on five natural acres, Green Grove offers a rare opportunity to live independently while enjoying an intentional, connected community. Shared amenities include a spacious common house with guest accommodations, gathering and entertaining space, play and art areas, a large woodworking shop, ample storage, organic vegetable and flower gardens, fruit trees, a chicken coop, a 30,000-gallon rainwater catchment system for irrigation, 14.7 kW of solar power supporting the common infrastructure, carports with living roofs and EV charging capability, and beautifully maintained grounds with buried utilities and walking paths. Homes are thoughtfully arranged around a shared village green, creating opportunities to connect with neighbors while preserving the privacy of your own home. 3926 Coho Cir | $595,000 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,475 SF A bright, detached two-story home featuring a main-level bedroom and full bath, bamboo floors, quartz countertops, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautiful Mt. Hood views. Thoughtfully designed for flexible living with modern finishes and energy-efficient comfort. MLS#: 704265931 3934 Coho Cir | $615,000 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,400 SF A beautifully designed single-level detached home with vaulted ceilings, stunning Mt. Hood views, radiant heated
Need
  • Forming Communities
6 months ago

Pacific Northwest Cohousing Village Seeking Members

FIND YOUR HOME IN COMMUNITY AT ROOTED NORTHWEST A new kind of village is forming in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Rooted Northwest is building a future cohousing neighborhood of values-aligned households living with purpose. Together, they’re connecting to the land, to each other, and to a shared mission of supporting a more resilient future. Whether you’re raising a family, working remotely, entering retirement, or dreaming of a more intentional life, Rooted Northwest offers a chance to live differently. Here, you don’t just buy a home, you become part of a village built on connection, sustainability, and stewardship. One where neighbors collaborate, kids roam free, and everyday life is shaped by shared values like mutual support, environmental care, and community-driven living. 🏠 Homeownership at Rooted Northwest includes: • Beautiful, energy-efficient, privately-owned homes nestled on shared land • A walkable village designed for connection • Shared amenities and thriving farms in your backyard • Opportunities to co-create community life 🍃 Rooted in Community. Grounded in Regeneration. Rooted Northwest isn’t just a place to live, it’s a commitment to restoring connection between people, land, and food. By living here, you directly support a growing network of regenerative farmers stewarding land for future generations. 🔑 Now Selling: Reserve Your Home Rooted Northwest is now reserving a limited number of homes, with construction beginning soon. Prices start in the high $800,000s. We welcome households ready to help form this community. 😊 Join an information session to learn how to reserve your future home. JOIN AN INFO SESSION https://rootednw.org
Offer
  • Forming Communities
1 month ago

Join us in Our Adventure of Co-Creating a Life of Peace, Love, and Abundance Together!

LOOKING FOR OUR NEW FAMILY OF CO CREATORS TO JOIN OUR ADVENTURE! Message us to schedule a visit! More about us and our vision below! Read on and we look forward to hearing from you soon if you feel in alignment with our vision! A forming and co-created spiritually-oriented intentional community and homestead nestled in the beautiful woods of Northern Michigan. We are focused on self-awareness, free and open spiritual/consciousness development, sustainable living, self sufficiency, growing organic food, building small energy efficient homes/dwellings, peace, and freedom in all things. We are looking to build a community of like minded souls that share in our vision of creating a harmonious and sustainable way of life that is close to nature and focused on living from the heart/soul. Seeking kind, compassionate, caring, and emotionally mature souls who are good at non violent communication, resolving conflict peacefully, and working together. The community property is well on its way to sustainability already with a fruit orchard with over 18 apple trees and a variety of plum and pear trees. The property also has 2 very large organic gardens covering around 3 acres in total combined size filled with organic healthy vegetables for community self sufficiency, farm market selling, and food preserving (canning). We have plans to build a couple energy efficient green houses in the near future! We are also getting 30-40 chickens for egg production within the next month. Also considering a couple cows or goats for milk. We currently have 3 houses on the homestead property that are available to new community members for rent or work trade or a combination of both! The main community house has potentially 6 bedrooms available as well. We have plans to build multiple small/tiny homes and cabins in the beautiful woods here for members that are energy efficient and off grid with renewable clean energy/electricity and rainwater harvesting. We are working on a community in

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