vtt-6D <br />9-27-13 <br />To Hearings Official, <br />As a local architect involved in multifamily projects all over Oregon I support the concept <br />and implementation of cohousing as a lifestyle and as a building/project type for many <br />reasons. <br />Primarily the notion of community where upon a committed group of adults purposely <br />decide to live together in a village like atmosphere. <br />As there are issues surrounding land use and zoning, perhaps even neighborhood <br />concerns, I would in my expert opinion argue that this type of intentional responsible <br />community centric living choice may in fact allow a more stable and enriched upbringing <br />for children, a nurturing and cooperative environment for a group of families to pool <br />resources for the good of all involved. <br />As a future thinking micro society, this co-housing/living arrangement allows the <br />members to be more productive members of our society, share responsibilities for <br />caring for their fellow housemates, assist in looking after children and more. There just <br />does not seem to be a downside. <br />As for the size and configurations of the structures involved to implement this, well, it <br />does require more thinking outside the box, it requires maybe some slightly different <br />adjacencies, but that is part of making the design work. <br />I think the neighborhood surrounding this type of project will be enhanced and not <br />diminished.' <br />The architect for this project is sensitive and aware of the projects surroundings and will, <br />in my opinion, take great care to appropriately integrate this project into the location. <br />I support without reservation Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing. <br />Regards, <br />Paul Dustrud, AIA <br />Dustrud Architecture <br />1599 Pearl St. <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />541.338.8544 <br />11"30 <br />