Our Vision
Demographics, Resident Populations, Values
At its core, singles and couples will be raising foster and adopted children and, for many parents, their biological children as well. For every foster child in residence, an older adult – single or partnered, with or without grandchildren, working part-time or retired – will be there to help support them and their families; a roughly 1:1 ratio. In turn, the children will naturally provide love, support, and purpose for these older adults. Additionally, the community will actively support its older youth (18-26), while they transition from foster care to independent living.
Believing that a deliberate mix of diversity will be key to making ‘Hope Rural’ a vibrant, attractive, model community, our intent is to appeal to all kinds of residents and people of all ages living with one or more disabilities. In sum, there will be no “others” among us. Finally, we hope and trust to be welcomed as friendly neighbors in the larger, surrounding community. Our Core Values are here.
Housing, Affordability, and Climate Resilience
All housing will be “affordable” rental units built to ADA-accessible standards. Adult 55+ residents will further reduce their rent via contractual volunteering. This will be in support of the foster kids and their families (tutoring, cooking, playdates, childcare, and more). The time commitment will be ~8 hrs/wk (100 hrs/qtr).
Housing will be a mix of individual homes and congregate apartments; approximately 70 units in all. Initial plans include, approximately, 15 foster care ‘townhomes’ (3- and 4-BR) and, separately, 55 adult apartments (1- and 2-BR). Combined, these will house up to: 20 parents, 45 foster care plus 10 biological children, plus 65 adults 55+. Depending on various factors, the total number of residents will be 130 - 150.
Shared spaces will include: a common house with a commercial grade kitchen and dining / multi-purpose area large enough for occasional all-community meals and meetings; childcare facilities; a library; and 3-5 guest bedrooms/suites (so townhomes and adult residences won’t need a ‘spare bedroom’). Additional facilities – maintenance & equipment storage, an arts & crafts studio, a music-movement-yoga space, a makerspace workshop (wood & steel), and more – will support the community’s various needs, interests, and activities.
This solar-powered site, including buildings, infrastructure and landscaping, will be designed for climate resilience.
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