SquareOne Villages

Mission

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Our Mission

Creating democratic communities with homes that are permanently affordable and environmentally sustainable.

Our Vision

A world where everyone lives with dignity in a stable, inclusive, and eco-friendly place to call home.

Guiding Values

Permanent Affordability

SquareOne is organized as a Community Land Trust. This means that we remove land from the speculative market so that the homes remain affordable for generations to come, and that the residents who live on our land also participate in the governance of the organization.

Democratic Communities

SquareOne goes beyond building individual dwellings. We build democratically organized communities, in which each person has a voice in shaping how their community is operated and managed. This creates a foundational sense of ownership and control on which our village model thrives.

Sustainable Homes

SquareOne believes that housing can be both deeply affordable and environmentally responsible. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint by building compact homes, designing for deep energy efficiency, and making thoughtful use of shared resources in order to embody a more sustainable future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SquareOne creates environments where people from all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed, included, and valued. We envision our villages and workplace as culturally responsive and relevant, in which diverse people want to live and work, and can see themselves thriving.

Collaboration

SquareOne engages residents and the surrounding community in the process of creating and maintaining affordable housing. Through collaboration, we build a sense of shared investment and strengthen the partnerships that make our village model possible in Lane County and beyond.

Strategic Goals