Based on industry research, our bulletproof business plan and the state of the market in general, we are confident that we will raise the funds required to acquire the Cedar Waters pilot site we currently lease and manage. However, in the event that we do not raise sufficient funds in the time required, then as a company, we will decide whether to; 

1. dissolve the company and refund investors, or 
2. purchase another property with the money we have raised.

Examples of properties that might be suitable as a Regenerative Living Hub (subject to detailed due diligence) with a sliding scale of price points.

Our model is based on harmoniously maximising economic activity for each site, in a regenerative context that grows food, families, community and culture. Investors are not just investing in a community - they are also investing in a business.

This community business model makes a distinction between ownership and occupation.

With regards to ownership - investors will have ownership of the land (by owning shares in the company) and will have decision-making powers when it comes to the high-level governance and long-term strategic direction of each existing site and each new site acquired. This is effectively a ‘Proof of Stake’ model and we believe is fair for this level of decision-making.

However, when it comes to occupation - each site is leased and managed by the most suitable candidate (from within the shareholder group that can demonstrate the best business case). Operational day-to-day decision-making is based on merit. We regard this as a ‘Proof of Work’ framework and fair for this level of decision-making.

Buying land - or getting your own plot via shares in a community is one thing. It is a whole other thing to assemble a team, develop a plan, build infrastructure, establish primary production systems and create a regenerative circular economy around that.

Rather than leave it up to each shareholder to take care of their own plot - we work together to continuously build up all of the infrastructure and primary production systems of each site. Effectively maximising the regenerative circular economy of growing food, families, community and culture.

We utilise the rental model to give each individual who wishes to occupy the site the flexibility to take on the level of responsibility and commitment that meets their needs at the time. This levels the playing field for everyone that lives on site. Providing the opportunity to have decision-making powers based on a ‘Proof of Work’ model - regardless of whether they are an investor or not.

We regard the land (and infrastructure tied to the land) as an individual that is providing services to other individuals (in the form of housing and access to land) - who in return provide services to the land (in the form of management, maintenance, development and regeneration). We value those services provided, we quantify them and we create a regenerative circular economy around it.

Those who occupy and live on-site have the first option and opportunity to be paid for the work that is on the never-ending list of jobs to do (in line with the master plan) - as well as the opportunity to layer their own individual enterprise in the mix.

Obviously, as a company we will be working together to primarily meet the needs of each shareholder. Shareholders get the first option to apply to rent at existing sites as opportunities and openings arise. They also get the first option at pitching to lease and manage new sites as they are acquired.

Investors are not just investing in a community - they are investing in a company whose business is to secure and support sites growing food, family, community and culture, whilst harmoniously maximising a regenerative circular economy around that.

If you are curious to see how this model actually works in reality - we encourage you to fill out the investor EOI - from there we can show you the business plan for the company and master plan for our pilot site which we already lease, manage and occupy. Then you can see for yourself how the numbers work and how you can get in on this revolutionary opportunity.

We recognise that this is still a rental model and is not the solution for everyone. But it is the perfect solution for some.

Individuals change their minds all the time based on their ever-evolving needs, values and emotions! Whilst there is legislation in place to protect tenants and their rights to housing, we believe it does not go far enough, or address the needs of the market of regenerative renters we work with.

A corporate entity has a specific charter, mission and purpose and all decisions for that entity must be aligned with that mission. The Regenerative Living Co.’s mission is to secure and support sites in the business of growing food, families, community and culture.

Decisions within The Regenerative Living Co. are made with an 80% shareholder majority vote. This makes it much harder for any one individual within the company to railroad an agenda, or block a decision for the company.

This tight framework, as well as a priority to issue long-term leases to tenants from within the shareholder group - creates a transparent and stable foundational layer protocol - giving long-term security of tenure to tenants.

Grounded Permaculture Action Party is a not-for-profit association incorporated in the state of QLD, Australia. Under the legislation that governs it, and its Rules of Association, it has the powers of an individual and may enter into contracts, as well as acquire, hold, deal with and dispose of property.

Whilst there is no specific provision in the Rules of Association for Grounded to own shares or securities in a for-profit company, it is not illegal, and our Rules of Association are being updated to specifically include this provision so there is no question about it. This is based on the advice from our legal team.