Decision path
Nine folds in a responsible decision path
Good process separates inquiry, feasibility, engagement, approvals, design, funding, construction readiness and household life.
Conditional planning literacy
A sequence of questions—not reported milestones
Community inquiry
Clarify the need and listen before defining an answer.
Model fit
Test whether shared independent living actually fits the people and responsibilities.
Land feasibility
Understand access, title, reserve status, hazards, services and lawful capacity.
Neighbour and iwi engagement
Hear local knowledge, interests, responsibilities and mana whenua relationships.
Planning pathways
Identify the real statutory, reserve and environmental processes for a specific proposal.
Design development
Allow private, shared, garden and access ideas to respond to what has been learned.
Funding and stewardship
Make ownership, governance, maintenance and long-term accountability explicit.
Construction readiness
Require approvals, finance, contracts, safety duties and communication to be genuinely in place.
Opening and household life
Plan a humane welcome and reviewable household expectations only when an actual home exists.