15 Reasons to Live at Cloud Nine Studios - Revision history

Chris: Text replacement - "Recovery Pathway" to "Restorative Pathway"

2026-03-03T03:21:37Z

Text replacement - "Recovery Pathway" to "Restorative Pathway"

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:21, 3 March 2026
Line 68:		Line 68:
	This is primarily achieved through extensive soundproofing between units and .		This is primarily achieved through extensive soundproofing between units and .

	living, Outside, wide pathways and oversized common outdoor areas mean residents won't ever be forced uncomfortably close to each other. Plus, the waterfall portion of the ~~Recovery~~ Pathway not only aims to elevate residents' moods, but the white noise it generates also helps to mask any noise made while entering or exiting the building. Finally, having the bicycle storage and communal trash bins located out of sight of the main living area helps prevent conflicts that arise from other residents' use of these amenities.		living, Outside, wide pathways and oversized common outdoor areas mean residents won't ever be forced uncomfortably close to each other. Plus, the waterfall portion of the Restorative Pathway not only aims to elevate residents' moods, but the white noise it generates also helps to mask any noise made while entering or exiting the building. Finally, having the bicycle storage and communal trash bins located out of sight of the main living area helps prevent conflicts that arise from other residents' use of these amenities.

	And as we all know, it’s hard for sleep-deprived, cranky people to get along with each other, but that’s not a problem here because...-->		And as we all know, it’s hard for sleep-deprived, cranky people to get along with each other, but that’s not a problem here because...-->

Chris at 18:56, 13 August 2025

2025-08-13T18:56:09Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:56, 13 August 2025
Line 83:		Line 83:
	In fact, speaking of that incredible city...		In fact, speaking of that incredible city...

	~~=== 7. It’s in San Diego. (Which is amazing.) ===<!--~~ === 7. San Diego is amazingly therapeutic. === ~~-->~~		=== 7. San Diego is amazingly therapeutic. ===

	San Diego earns its nickname of “America’s Finest City” by consistently ranking at or near the top of cities nationally and worldwide in nearly all measurable ways, including individual well-being, community well-being, and quality of life. This means that people coming from other areas are extremely likely to experience significant improvements in several aspects of life merely by being in San Diego, and many of these improvements directly contribute to trauma recovery.		San Diego earns its nickname of “America’s Finest City” by consistently ranking at or near the top of cities nationally and worldwide in nearly all measurable ways, including individual well-being, community well-being, and quality of life. This means that people coming from other areas are extremely likely to experience significant improvements in several aspects of life merely by being in San Diego, and many of these improvements directly contribute to trauma recovery.

Chris at 18:55, 13 August 2025

2025-08-13T18:55:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:55, 13 August 2025
Line 83:		Line 83:
	In fact, speaking of that incredible city...		In fact, speaking of that incredible city...

	=== 7. It’s in San Diego. ===<!-- === 7. San Diego is amazingly therapeutic. === -->		=== 7. It’s in San Diego. (Which is amazing.) ===<!-- === 7. San Diego is amazingly therapeutic. === -->

	~~If you read through enough~~ of ~~this site~~, ~~you’ll see that you’d be hard~~-~~pressed to find a bigger advocate of the healing power of therapy~~, ~~which is~~ well-~~supported by science~~. ~~However, one should also not underestimate the healing power~~ of San Diego, ~~which is also well-supported by science~~.		San Diego earns its nickname of “America’s Finest City” by consistently ranking at or near the top of cities nationally and worldwide in nearly all measurable ways, including individual well-being, community well-being, and quality of life. This means that people coming from other areas are extremely likely to experience significant improvements in several aspects of life merely by being in San Diego, and many of these improvements directly contribute to trauma recovery.

	San Diego ~~earns its nickname~~ of ~~“America’s Finest City” by consistently ranking at or near~~ the ~~top~~ of ~~cities nationally and worldwide~~, ~~in nearly all measurable ways. This~~ means that ~~if you are visiting~~ from ~~another area, you’re nearly statistically guaranteed to experience significant improvements in several aspects of life merely by being~~ in San Diego, ~~and many~~ of ~~these improvements directly contribute~~ to ~~trauma recovery~~.		Often considered the city with the most consistently pleasant weather in the continental U.S. It boasts a mild, Mediterranean climate with comfortable temperatures year-round, low humidity, and, by many measurements, the largest number of perfect-weather days per year.
			San Diego has a more pleasant climate than >99% of the rest of the world, which means that almost everyone coming from other areas will be more comfortable in San Diego, often significantly so. Furthermore, while cities already typically have less pollen than rural areas, San Diego has the one of the [https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/aafa-2025-allergy-capitals-report.pdf lowest pollen counts] of the largest cities in the US, making it easier to breathe, sleep, relax, and exercise.

	~~Let’s start with the most obvious: When you come to San Diego~~, ~~there’s~~ a ~~>99% chance the climate is nicer than wherever you came from.~~		Unpleasant weather or difficulty breathing isn’t just inconvenient; for those recovering from trauma, personal discomfort that cannot be alleviated is a constant drain on mental resources and can lead to feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. Conversely, the effortless personal comfort that many will feel simply by living in this area will boost the efficacy of therapy through decreased distractions, increased energy levels, elevated moods, and an increased sense of self-efficacy.
	~~In most places, inclement weather regularly depresses mood~~ and ~~prevents outdoor activities, causing lower levels~~ of ~~serotonin, dopamine,~~ and ~~endorphins~~.
	~~On the other hand, San Diego is famous for its consistently mild, sunny, and temperate climate~~, ~~often cited as one of~~ the ~~best~~ in the ~~world.~~
	~~This allows for an unparalleled year-round outdoor lifestyle~~, ~~with residents enjoying beaches~~, ~~hiking, biking~~, and ~~surfing virtually every day. The habits doctors recommend to fight depression essentially describe a stereotypical San Diego lifestyle~~.

	~~Locals are used to so many aspects of life being~~ ideal ~~here, but visitors will be continually surprised as they discover yet one more thing that’s better in in San Diego.~~		The ideal climate also makes it easier to grow food, and San Diego County has [https://www.rcdsandiego.org/farming-ranching more small farms and more organic producers] than any other county in America. More delicious fruit and vegetables makes eating healthy easier and more enjoyable. Plus, in most other places, inclement weather regularly depresses mood and prevents outdoor activities, causing lower levels of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. On the other hand, San Diego is famous for its consistently mild, sunny, and temperate climate, often cited as one of the best in the world. This allows for an unparalleled year-round outdoor lifestyle, with residents enjoying beaches, hiking, biking, and surfing virtually every day. The habits doctors recommend to fight depression essentially describe a stereotypical San Diego lifestyle.
	~~Why is the produce at the farmers' markets better than anything I’ve tasted?~~
	~~All that perfect weather~~ also makes it easier to grow food, and San Diego County has [https://www.rcdsandiego.org/farming-ranching more small farms and more organic producers] than any other county in America. More delicious fruit and vegetables makes eating healthy easier and more enjoyable.
	~~Why is it so much easier to breathe here? San Diego has the [https://aafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/aafa-2025-allergy-capitals-report.pdf 4th-lowest pollen counts] of the 100 largest cities~~ in ~~the US~~, ~~making it easier to sleep~~, ~~relax~~, and ~~exercise~~.
	~~Why are there so many different animals around?~~
	San Diego ~~County~~ is the ~~[https://www~~.~~kpbs.org/news/2024/11/01/nature~~-~~san-diego-americas-wildest-city most biologically diverse] county in America~~, ~~leading~~ to ~~more frequent opportunities to connect with nature~~.

	San Diego ~~consistently ranks highly among measures of happiness<!~~--~~subjective well~~-~~being~~-->, ~~quality~~ of ~~life~~, and ~~community well~~-~~being~~. As someone who has lived here most of his life, this is unsurprising because:		San Diego’s natural beauty is a defining characteristic of the city, which is best known for its coastline of over 70 miles of dramatic bluffs, hidden coves, and world-class beaches.
			Close to home, you can kayak alongside sea lions at La Jolla Cove, spot migrating gray whales from the cliffs of Point Loma, or explore the kelp forests and tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument.
			With just an hour’s drive, though, you could also visit the misty, pine-covered peaks of the Cuyamaca Mountains and Cleveland National Forest or the vast, arid expanse of the Anza-Borrego Desert.
			This is a rare combination of options for any single metro area—and part of the reason San Diego County is the [https://www.kpbs.org/news/2024/11/01/nature-san-diego-americas-wildest-city most biologically diverse county] in America, giving you an abundance of choices of ways to connect with nature.

			Furthermore, although hard to quantify by any single study, San Diego is consistently rated as one of [https://happy-city-index.com/ happiest] and [https://www.travelandleisure.com/san-diego-named-friendliest-city-in-usa-11717242 friendliest] cities. As someone who has lived here most of his life, this is unsurprising because:

	* When bad things are happening in the world, it’s usually not so bad in the US.		* When bad things are happening in the world, it’s usually not so bad in the US.
Line 107:		Line 105:
	* When bad things are happening in California, it’s almost never very bad in San Diego.		* When bad things are happening in California, it’s almost never very bad in San Diego.

	Even those who rage ~~daily~~ against ~~California, they’re~~ complaining about Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento—never San Diego.		Even those who rage regularly against California—they’re complaining about Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento—never San Diego.
	The largest problems in San Diego are related to high housing costs, but ~~that’s~~ a direct result of having so few other problems that everyone wants to live here.		The largest problems in San Diego are related to high housing costs, but those are a direct result of having so few other problems that everyone wants to live here.

	~~And if you’re lucky enough to be in San Diego, it helps even more to be in a good spot. Fortunately...<!--~~
	* Of the relatively few problems San Diego does have, practically none of them occur here in this neighborhood.
	* One of the largest problems in San Diego is high housing costs, but that’s a direct result of having so few other problems that everyone wants to live here.
	~~ranks at or near the top of cities nationally and worldwide, in nearly all measurable ways.~~
	~~Which is why it is such a consistently popular destination for tourists.~~
	~~Also well-supported by science / objective facts. // San Diego is objectively better than .~~
	~~I’ve known this for decades, // back when I was a teenager, I created an algorithm for a client to objectively rank a long list of options that each have a ton of variables.~~
	~~San Diego kind of broke the algorithm, because it just doesn’t have any weaknesses and scores highly in practically all measures of quality, health, happiness~~.

	~~-->~~		And if you’re lucky enough to be in San Diego, it helps even more to be in a good spot. Fortunately...

	=== 8. The location is excellent. ===		=== 8. The location is excellent. ===

Chris at 18:42, 13 August 2025

2025-08-13T18:42:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:42, 13 August 2025
Line 190:		Line 190:


	If you’re still interested in an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios at this point, ~~make sure to~~ read [[Reasons Not to Live Here]] next to make sure.		If you’re still interested in an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios at this point, please read [[Reasons Not to Live Here]] next to make sure.

	If you have any questions at all, just [[Contact\|contact us]]. We’re friendly and we usually reply pretty quickly.		If you have any questions at all, just [[Contact\|contact us]]. We’re friendly and we usually reply pretty quickly.

Chris: /* 15. All profits go to charity. */

2025-08-13T18:41:39Z

15. All profits go to charity.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:41, 13 August 2025
Line 186:		Line 186:

	=== 15. All profits go to charity. ===		=== 15. All profits go to charity. ===
	These apartments were built as part of larger ~~[[About_the_Project\|~~effort]] to create a ~~[[BASH\|~~new housing model]] that better serve individuals and society. We are trying to keep rent as low as possible and are actively seeking funding to subsidize it. However, if there are any profits, they will go to charities dedicated to trauma recovery, women's causes, or animal welfare, so you can feel a little better about where your rent money is going.		These apartments were built as part of larger effort to create a new housing model that better serve individuals and society. We are trying to keep rent as low as possible and are actively seeking funding to subsidize it. However, if there are any profits, they will go to charities dedicated to trauma recovery, women's causes, or animal welfare, so you can feel a little better about where your rent money is going.

Chris: /* 14. We won’t steal your money. */

2025-08-13T18:41:03Z

14. We won’t steal your money.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:41, 13 August 2025
Line 179:		Line 179:
	<li>If you want to make sure the place is real and right for you before applying, just [[Contact\|contact us]] to set up an appointment for a tour.</li>		<li>If you want to make sure the place is real and right for you before applying, just [[Contact\|contact us]] to set up an appointment for a tour.</li>
	<li>We don’t charge more rent or require a higher deposit for pets.</li>		<li>We don’t charge more rent or require a higher deposit for pets.</li>
	<li>We work hard to help you get your entire security deposit back. We don’t ~~make money~~ repairing or replacing anything, and we’d rather spend our time in other ways, so we give you extensive information on how to avoid costly damage.</li>		<li>We work hard to help you get your entire security deposit back. We don’t charge more than the cost for repairing or replacing anything, and we’d rather spend our time in other ways, so we give you extensive information on how to avoid costly damage.</li>
	<li>If you’re great at cleaning and want to avoid a cleaning fee, we’ll tell you exactly what you need to do and we’ll even give you the cleaning supplies. If you do a professional job, you’ll pay no fee.</li>		<li>If you’re great at cleaning and want to avoid a cleaning fee, we’ll tell you exactly what you need to do and we’ll even give you the cleaning supplies. If you do a professional job, you’ll pay no fee.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

Chris: /* 14. We won’t steal your money. */

2025-08-13T18:40:10Z

14. We won’t steal your money.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:40, 13 August 2025
Line 177:		Line 177:
	<li>We don’t make money on applications. There is no application fee. The only upfront fee is for a background/credit check, which is $31 and all goes to a third party.</li>		<li>We don’t make money on applications. There is no application fee. The only upfront fee is for a background/credit check, which is $31 and all goes to a third party.</li>
	<li>We discourage people from casually applying with this novel-length site, including a whole page of [[Reasons Not to Live Here]].</li>		<li>We discourage people from casually applying with this novel-length site, including a whole page of [[Reasons Not to Live Here]].</li>
	<li>If you want to make sure the place is real before applying, just [[Contact\|contact us]] to set up an appointment for a tour.</li>		<li>If you want to make sure the place is real and right for you before applying, just [[Contact\|contact us]] to set up an appointment for a tour.</li>
	<li>We don’t charge more rent or require a higher deposit for pets.</li>		<li>We don’t charge more rent or require a higher deposit for pets.</li>
	<li>We work hard to help you get your entire security deposit back. We don’t make money repairing or replacing anything, and we’d rather spend our time in other ways, so we give you extensive information on how to avoid costly damage.</li>		<li>We work hard to help you get your entire security deposit back. We don’t make money repairing or replacing anything, and we’d rather spend our time in other ways, so we give you extensive information on how to avoid costly damage.</li>

Chris: /* 13. It’s not a crazy cat house. */

2025-08-13T18:37:56Z

13. It’s not a crazy cat house.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:37, 13 August 2025
Line 167:		Line 167:

	=== 13. It’s not a crazy cat house. ===		=== 13. It’s not a crazy cat house. ===
	Don’t worry: These apartments are not full of scratching posts and little kitty tunnels and bridges running everywhere. On the contrary: Nobody would ever guess these homes were designed for animals because all the cat features are either hidden or non-descript, and most are tucked away in inconvenient spaces that weren’t much much use to people anyway.		Don’t worry: These apartments are not full of scratching posts and little kitty tunnels and bridges running everywhere. On the contrary: Nobody would ever guess these homes were designed for animals because all but one of the cat features are either hidden or non-descript, and most are tucked away in inconvenient spaces that weren’t much much use to people anyway.

	Furthermore, all those special areas for cats listed above were built with the same materials and techniques used to make operating room floors in hospitals, which means they can easily be completely disinfected. (I have a very serious cat allergy myself, so in the course of managing the property, I’d be the first to know if a place weren’t thoroughly cleaned.)		Furthermore, all those special areas for cats listed above were built with the same materials and techniques used to make operating room floors in hospitals, which means they can easily be completely disinfected. (I have a very serious cat allergy myself, so in the course of managing the property, I’d be the first to know if a place weren’t thoroughly cleaned.)

Chris: /* 12. It’s also built for cats... */

2025-08-13T18:35:35Z

12. It’s also built for cats...

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:35, 13 August 2025
Line 152:		Line 152:
	Why all the benefits for cats?<!--To get permission to have a cat here and get all these benefits, all you have to do is [[Site_Policies_and_Rules#Cats_must_be_cared_for.\|promise to take good care of your cat.]]-->		Why all the benefits for cats?<!--To get permission to have a cat here and get all these benefits, all you have to do is [[Site_Policies_and_Rules#Cats_must_be_cared_for.\|promise to take good care of your cat.]]-->

	=== 12. It’s also built for cats... ===		=== 12. It’s also built for cats. ===
	Are the apartments at Cloud Nine Studios built for individuals living alone, built for women with PTSD, or built for cats?		Are the apartments at Cloud Nine Studios built for individuals living alone, built for women with PTSD, or built for cats?
	All of the above.		All of the above.

Chris: /* 13. ...But it’s not a crazy cat house. */

2025-08-13T18:35:21Z

13. ...But it’s not a crazy cat house.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:35, 13 August 2025
Line 166:		Line 166:
	However, because while these homes were specifically built for cats and the people who love them, there’s no need to panic because...		However, because while these homes were specifically built for cats and the people who love them, there’s no need to panic because...

	=== 13. ~~...But it’s~~ not a crazy cat house. ===		=== 13. It’s not a crazy cat house. ===
	Don’t worry: These apartments are not full of scratching posts and little kitty tunnels and bridges running everywhere. On the contrary: Nobody would ever guess these homes were designed for animals because all the cat features are either hidden or non-descript, and most are tucked away in inconvenient spaces that weren’t much much use to people anyway.		Don’t worry: These apartments are not full of scratching posts and little kitty tunnels and bridges running everywhere. On the contrary: Nobody would ever guess these homes were designed for animals because all the cat features are either hidden or non-descript, and most are tucked away in inconvenient spaces that weren’t much much use to people anyway.