We do not hurt the earth....I find that I put back more than I take..deep, intimate companionship with more than one person. I find there can be practical advantages to communal living. Often, a member of an expense-sharing group can live more cheaply than a single person can. People who live in group housing are freer to travel, as there are always going to be others about to water plants, take in the mail, pay the bills, keep company to those who stay behind, and so on. Most important, an intentional community is a social network. The chances are good that someone will usually be available to go out for lunch; to share a movie; to look over a final draft; to try the lunch seasoning; to listen to a cool idea; to join in on a magnificent undertaking; to take a walk in the sunset; to practice a sport or hobby; to fall in love with; to learn and to teach something to. Last but not least, maintenance chores are always more pleasant, and less demanding, when shared.

The cons are at times we cannot leave our canyon due to snow and the snow is not plowed usually by the city until we call and complain..Everyone knows each others issues.