Living St8ments

Be a Living St8ment by Living Your Life GR8TLY! -  Lets LIVE GR8TLY and Build Community, Together! 10% of all proceeds from apparel purchases goes toward the implementation of the 3E "LIVE GR8TLY" Ecosystem Plan in historically marginalized neighborhoods. First one being in partnership with the Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance in Charlotte, NC. Click the following link to Visit the Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance Website to learn more about the transformational work taking place in the Lakeview Community! #LIVEGR8TLY

The 3E “LIVE GR8TLY!” Ecosystem Plan - 8 Guiding Principles (Alignment with Blue Zone Power 9 & Gambrell Foundation Great Living Initiative)

1. Culturally Responsive Community Development:(Right Tribe & Belong) We honor the cultural heritage of Lakeview/Westside of CLT by integrating local traditions and values into the design of architecture, public spaces, and art. Monuments and community ceremonies will celebrate our rich history and strengthen the connection to our roots.

2. Green/Play Spaces for Wellness: (Move Naturally, Plant Slant, Downshift)
Lakeview will be transformed into a "food forest" filled with green spaces promoting wellness. Parks, greenways, and play areas will provide places for families to connect, inspire creativity, and foster both physical, mental & emotional health. (Stewart Creek Green Way, Take Care Tuesdays, Greenhouse Activation at EHub, Outdoor Wellness/Play Space at “ReiMagineUS” & EHub - Cas Holman’s Rigamajig - Identity In Play set)

3. Culturally Responsible Education: (Purpose & Belong) Our educational & advocacy model prioritizes the true identity of the cultural group of the Lakeview community, with curriculums that emphasize sustainability, equity, and cooperative living—valuing the planet and humanity before profit.

4. Cooperative Economics, Shared Prosperity: (Purpose, Loved Ones 1st,  & Wine @ 5) Drawing inspiration from the Mondragon Cooperative in Spain, we aim to foster socioeconomic well-being through cooperative businesses. The EHub will serve as a foundation for worker-owned cooperatives, where Lakeview residents share responsibility and profits. This model will create economic mobility and long-term prosperity for all. (Ex: Mondragon Cooperative, Evergreen Cooperative, Industrial Commons, & Common Grounds Cooperative)

5. Intergenerational Housing Design: (Purpose & Loved Ones 1st) We will develop cooperatively owned housing to ensure affordability and quality. By utilizing innovative models like Community Land Trusts and retrofitting homes with EBlocks to reduce energy consumption, we will lower living costs and improve housing quality for our residents, especially our children and senior residents. (West Side Community Land Trust, Urban Trends, Active LM, FMCOC - Planned Community Design Team)

6. Moving In Rhythm With Nature: (Purpose & Love Ones 1st) We promote sustainable transportation options such as walking, bikes/e-bikes, golf carts and e-cars as the norm. Public transportation will be a high-quality service accessible to all, regardless of age or profession. (Neo Partners, Atelier 7 Design & Assembly, - Planned Community Design Team)

7. Equity in Care & Relief, Powered by People (Purpose & Loved Ones First) LNA is committed to working with our community partners to establish a community-led healthcare system that centers compassion, cultural relevance, and accessibility for all. By reclaiming ownership of care—from hospitals to disaster response—we're removing barriers and ensuring health and healing are a right, not a privilege. (LNA’s COVID-19 Response Program, RAO & Basketcase Farms - “Take Care Tuesdays”, FMCOC)

8. Circulating Trust, Not Just Currency: (Purpose, Loved Ones 1st, & Wine @ 5) We are building a community-rooted credit union—designed by and for Lakeview residents—that reimagines financial empowerment through the lens of the Solidarity Economy. Centered on trust, mutual support, and cultural traditions of barter, trade, and cooperative exchange, this model supports homeownership, small businesses, and collective ventures. In partnership with local leaders, we’re creating a space where shared resources fuel long-term resilience, stability, and generational wealth. (LNA Economic Mobility Program, GBI Study, & L.I.F.E. Group)