QUESTIONS WE'VE HEARD...
Q: Is North Street Neighborhood a program or project?
A: Neither. It's a community of folks with and without disabilities who've chosen to share life together. Some own their own homes and others rent.
Q: How much does it cost to live there?
A: Folks who own their own home pay their mortgages each month and folks who live in apartments pay rent determined by owners who also live in the neighborhood. Apartments vary in size and rents do, too.
Q: Are there other similar neighborhoods in North Carolina, or elsewhere, and how do I start one?
A: Though we don't know of a neighborhood that's just like this one, we share our story with the hope that it will stimulate other possibilities in other places. We've found that when folks see what's possible, they can visualize more types of living situations that benefit more people.
Q: Is it tied to a specific place of worship or denomination?
A: Nope. The neighborhood is not sponsored by a particular organization or institution, but many residents are Christians and many folks participate at Reality Ministries. All are welcome.
Q: How are big decisions made and who makes them?
A: North Street Neighborhood has a homeowner's association where decisions that impact the community are made. (Stuff like spraying for mosquitoes and what type of umbrella to buy for the neighborhood patio. Important stuff.)
Q: How does one get the opportunity to live there? Is there a waiting list? Is there an application? Do you have to "know somebody"? Who do you contact?
A: At this time all of the available units have been purchased and the apartment spaces are filled. When apartments become available, there are often folks lined up who'd like to move in. : ) That said, you are welcome to email us, top menu at right, to express your interest.
Q: Are there any formal supports offered through the neighborhood?
A: There aren't formal supports, but there are natural supports that happen, as in any robust community of caring people.
A: Neither. It's a community of folks with and without disabilities who've chosen to share life together. Some own their own homes and others rent.
Q: How much does it cost to live there?
A: Folks who own their own home pay their mortgages each month and folks who live in apartments pay rent determined by owners who also live in the neighborhood. Apartments vary in size and rents do, too.
Q: Are there other similar neighborhoods in North Carolina, or elsewhere, and how do I start one?
A: Though we don't know of a neighborhood that's just like this one, we share our story with the hope that it will stimulate other possibilities in other places. We've found that when folks see what's possible, they can visualize more types of living situations that benefit more people.
Q: Is it tied to a specific place of worship or denomination?
A: Nope. The neighborhood is not sponsored by a particular organization or institution, but many residents are Christians and many folks participate at Reality Ministries. All are welcome.
Q: How are big decisions made and who makes them?
A: North Street Neighborhood has a homeowner's association where decisions that impact the community are made. (Stuff like spraying for mosquitoes and what type of umbrella to buy for the neighborhood patio. Important stuff.)
Q: How does one get the opportunity to live there? Is there a waiting list? Is there an application? Do you have to "know somebody"? Who do you contact?
A: At this time all of the available units have been purchased and the apartment spaces are filled. When apartments become available, there are often folks lined up who'd like to move in. : ) That said, you are welcome to email us, top menu at right, to express your interest.
Q: Are there any formal supports offered through the neighborhood?
A: There aren't formal supports, but there are natural supports that happen, as in any robust community of caring people.
