The concepts
Affordable	A cooperative community which shares ownership of land and facilities provides an economic way to gain access to, use of and guardianship over a substantial rural asset.
Environmental	A cooperative community allows environmental practices which both minimise harm to the local environment and are ecologically-sustainable. It is anticipated that the property would be a wildlife sanctuary, free of dogs and cats.
Social	A cooperative community is conscious of the need to pay regard to the structure and dynamics of community life: to build a community spirit and social fabric - enthusiasm and togetherness. It is a community that it is aware of its values and monitors their implementation. Its social responsibility extends to its neighbourhood and the region.
Experimental	A cooperative community provides opportunity to explore a range of approaches to sustainability, including agricultural self-sufficiency, a low-consumption subsistence, low-cost and affordable living and a range of on-site employment options.
Educational	A cooperative community has a role in promoting ecological-sustainability,  cooperative approaches and community development, and providing opportunities for others to learn from its experience.