Pondera Project:A Year in Review

Mission StatementThe Pondera Project is a living experiment in

sustainable housing that aims to foster physical, social, environmental, and economic security for all occupants.

We encourage sustainability of development gains by dealing with short-term measures to deal with risks with long term prevention efforts.

We work to create a space dedicated to the protection and promotion of basic needs and healthy, dignified daily life.

Master Vision

Physical Security: “Feeling Safe At Home”

Short-Term Measure Long-Term PreventionPick up trash Organize neighborhood

clean-up with the neighbors

Physical Security: “Feeling Safe At Home”

Short-Term Measure Long-Term PreventionFix broken windows Seal house with Energy

BarnRaisers

Physical Security: “Feeling Safe At Home”

Short-Term Measure Long-Term PreventionFix Locks Home phone directory

Environmental Security: “Making Safe and Healthy Spaces”

Short-Term Measure Long-Term PreventionToxic Soil Busters

testing for leadRaised beds and

vermicompost to the rescue

Environmental Security: “Making Safe and Healthy Spaces”

Short-Term Measures Long-Term PreventionSafely remove/annihilate

molds, roaches, mice, and obvious dangers.

Rain barrels, vermicompost, attic insulation (thanks again BarnRaisers!), updated heating, regular repairs, ‘check-ins’ happen often, efficient washer/dryer, refinished public basement space, and lead remediation

Moving ForwardConnect with other property owners to think

about creative ways to work togetherParticipatory budgetingOther ideas ?