<br />HE-21 Antonia Lewis.txt <br />My name is Antonia Lewis, and I am 72 years old. I retired 3 years ago from a long <br />career in computer software development and technical writing. My work took me to <br />several cities and several countries, where I met many people and had the good <br />fortune to experience various cultures. I moved to Eugene over 2 years ago and have <br />greatly enjoyed discovering more and more about this city. <br />I have known about cohousing for over 30 years, but in Europe, where I had been <br />living. So I was delighted to learn about the Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing group, and <br />joined as a member over a year ago. As a single, retired older person, I look <br />forward to knowing my neighbors and living in an intergenerational environment. And <br />I look forward to recapturing the neighborhood feeling I experienced in Europe, with <br />businesses, services, and other amenities nearby, within walking distance. <br />One of my strong personal values is RESPECT, and the values of the Oakleigh Meadow <br />group include mutual respect, respect for the neighbors, the neighborhood, and for <br />the environment. <br />The cohousing model allows residents to share resources, talents, and abilities. In <br />fact, we will undoubtedly have fewer cars than a similarly sized community, thanks <br />to ride sharing. As an added plus, the adjacent bike path and the good bus service <br />along River Road will serve as transportation corridors for many of us. <br />These are some of the reasons I feel that this project is a positive contribution to <br />the city. <br />Thank you. <br />Page 1 <br />