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Civekos merges civic engagement with sustainable living, creating "micro-communities" in urban areas. Our model focuses on housing for social benefit professionals, enhancing domestic communities through affordability, quality, and eco-responsibility. We collaborate with local partners, social capital investors, and national organizations, creating a nurturing environment for young activists and long-term professionals. With a commitment to community re-investment and innovative fundraising, our pilot project aims to redefine urban living while fostering security and integration. Join us in this exciting initiative!
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C I V E K O S[ sih - vee - kos ] Civic + oikos = “urban home”
Civekos Summary • Housing for Social Benefit Professionals • Organized as individual building “lodges” = micro-communities • Partnered with surrounding community • National Partner Organizations • Local Community Partners • Social Capital Investors • Program-related investment • Slow Money investors • Community re-investment
Civekos Market • Social Benefit Professionals • Young People • Long-term activists • Secondary Careers • Partner organizations • City Year • Americorps • Teach for America • Other national non-profits
Civekos Benefits • Domestic Community • Affordability & Quality • Environmentally Responsible Professional Synergies Security and Nurturing Integration with Community
Civekos Plan • $50k incubation funds • Market research & Partners research • Modeling: Pilot project open June 2012! • Fundraising Image Credits: Acton Co-Housing; Amsterdam NL; Omuraya Guest House; Springfield Housing Association; Vornado Backpackers; Nomads Westender Backpackers; Victoria Hostel ; Acton Co-Housing; Blue Brownstone; Richmond St Co-Housing
Please Help Civekos! • I’m available for questions Grey Lee greylee@gmail.com 617 803 9794 • I welcome feedback • This is just the beginning!