PH-57 <br />August 26, 2013 <br />Dear Eugene Hearings Official, <br />As a member of the Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing group, I am writing <br />you to encourage you to support this project. <br />What I like about the concept of cohousing is the possibility to own my <br />own, totally independent home, while at the same time belonging to a <br />community of folks who share a raft of similar values. In fact, I was very <br />impressed with the statement of values that the group had put into place <br />when I joined. <br />One of my strong personal values is RESPECT, and the Oakleigh <br />Meadow group values include mutual respect, respect for the neighbors <br />and neighborhood, respect for the environment, and respect for-the land. <br />This housing model allows residents to share resources, talents, and <br />abilities. In fact, we will undoubtedly have fewer cars, thanks to ride <br />sharing. As an added plus, the adjacent bike path will serve as a <br />transportation "boulevard" for many of us. <br />The group also values a balance between community values and privacy. <br />Each person and each family can choose, at any time, the level of <br />community life that suits their lifestyle. <br />I strongly encourage you to support the Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing <br />project. We are creating a community that will greatly benefit the. City of <br />Eugene. <br />Sincerely yours, <br />Antonia Lewis <br />Eugene, OR <br />1321 <br />