Develop an Inclusive Neighborhood
in Your Community

 Three Oaks Communities is now partnering with I/DD Housing Groups in Michigan and other states to co-develop inclusive neighborhoods in or near each group's hometown.  Our neighborhoods, also known as "neuro-inclusive" neighborhoods, include homes for sale to "neurotypical" homebuyers as well as homebuyers with intellectual or developmental disabilities ("I/DD") and their families.  Each neuro-inclusive neighborhood is governed by a homeowners association (HOA) and managed by property management company.  A non-profit organization or subcommittee of the HOA board work with families to help organize and manage the I/DD support services for the neighborhood.

 

Our neuro-inclusive neighborhood model provides I/DD homeowners with the opportunity to realize the potential benefits of homeownership...equity-build up, permanence, and the sense of belonging to an integrated, welcoming community.  Our model also includes the option to develop community buildings, gardens, farmsteads, outdoor playscape, and open spaces that provide employment, nutritional, therapeutic, and recreational opportunities for I/DD residents living in the neighborhood and surrounding communities.

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The development of our neuro-inclusive neighborhoods are funded primarily with private equity and construction loans from local investors and lenders.  In general, no public or private subsidies are needed to develop the lots and homes.  However, charitable contributions, grants, and other fundraising activities plus an experienced management team are necessary to develop and maintain some of the community options noted above.

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Some of our co-development partners are large I/DD housing groups; some are as small as 2-4 families.  If you are interested in co-developing a neuro-inclusive neighborhood with Three Oaks Communities in or near your hometown, please contact us, and we will follow up with you ASAP!​