Sustainable Community Benefits vs. Unintended Consequences

Multi-Use Options

 

Single Use

House Design

Live/work, short commute! Lowers family’s need for car vs. Every adult needs a car to get everywhere
Affordable homes with shared kitchens and private baths vs. Single family dwellings
Attached greenhouses, with cisterns vs. Food driven long distances

Live/Work

Walk to work, safer neighborhood with “eyes on the street” vs. “The Commute,” stress, loss of time
Child-friendly, safe community, peace of mind vs. More global warming, more parental chauffering
Healthier, walkable, lifestyle vs. Overweight, stress
Viable, one car families vs. Expense of two car household
Entrepreneur-friendly start-up environment vs. More hurdles to moving on inspiration
Shared facilities, shared amenities, living lighter on the planet vs. Everyone having to own and maintain one of everything
Community space, i.e. wine club, woodshop, artisan workshops, car share, open space, etc.    
Greater sense of community vs. Isolating lifestyle