Vision Statement

Our Vision For Eno Commons

We, the residents of Eno Commons, have intentionally come together to live in this community in order to make our lives richer, more meaningful, and more joyous.

Our common vision embraces the following:

LIVING TOGETHER

  • We commit to living together in the spirit of an informal, extended family. • We develop interconnectedness throughout the community by sharing work and social experiences and by supporting and nurturing each other.
  • We want every resident to ask for – and provide – support whenever needed.
  • We value especially honesty, kindness, generosity, trust, and humor.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY

  • We respect our individual needs and differences.
  • We appreciate the individual strengths and gifts each resident brings to the community and strive to find ways in which they can be shared for the benefit of everyone.
  • We welcome residents of all ages, races, religious beliefs, and affectional preferences.

VALUING CHILDREN

  • We provide our children with opportunities to develop their full potential in a safe, caring neighborhood.
  • We treat our children with love and respect and expect them to be active, positive contributors to our community.
  • We listen to our children’s ideas and recognize their need for good friends and playmates, friendly neighbors, fun places to play, and appropriate community and family activities.

ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY

  • We expect all residents to commit themselves to the welfare of the community.
  • We actively contribute to the maintenance of personal relationships and the physical well-being of the community’s property.

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

  • We steward our private and shared land in environmentally sound ways.
  • We support recycling, composting, energy-saving programs, and other activities to conserve natural resources. MAKING DECISIONS
  • We maintain a collaborative approach based on communicating openly and respectfully with each other and encouraging participation from all residents.
  • We handle conflicts directly and respectfully whenever they arise. We consider the needs of each individual.

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OUTREACH

Our Vision begins – but does not end – in Eno Commons. We want it to become embedded in our daily lives for the benefit of both ourselves and our community. But we also hope the lifestyle we are creating here can serve as a model for others in the world around us as one responsible approach for achieving peace, harmony, and happiness.