City Residency
A protected cooperative community for lineage-verified Black American Descendants building culture, care, and institutions for future generations. City Residency
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The City Collective
The City Collective
The City Collective is a Private Membership Association (PMA) formed to support the cultural preservation, cooperative development, and long-term advancement of lineage-verified Black American Descendants.
The City was originally conceived under the name The Delineation Station, created to establish a protected community space where Black American descendants could gather, organize, and build together.
As the community began to grow, a guiding principle emerged:
“It’s time to go underground.”
This was not about hiding. It was about strengthening our community foundation away from outside interference.
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment occurs during the second month of each quarter:
• February
• May
• August
• November
New Member Orientations occur during these months.
⚠️ Enrollment is currently CLOSED
How to Join The City
How to Join The City
Join the Waitlist
Attend New Member Orientation
Complete Lineage Verification through TBAT Taskforce
Sign the Residency Agreement
Enter The City as a Resident
Residency vs Membership
Residency vs Membership
City Resident
A lineage-verified individual who has completed orientation and entered The City Collective.
Resident Member
A Resident who pledges to help sustain the cooperative through one of our membership circles.
Resident Membership Circles
Resident Membership Circles
Residents who choose to sustain and build The City may participate through our membership circles.
Community Sustainer Circle
Community Sustainer Circle
Supports the foundation of the cooperative through cultural programming, events, and resident support initiatives.
Builder Circle
Builder Circle
Supports the expansion of cooperative programs, City Hubs, and community initiatives.
Legacy Circle – Tribe Society P3
Legacy Circle – Tribe Society P3
Supports long-term leadership development and generational institution building.
Civic Structure of The City
Civic Structure of The City
The City operates as a cooperative civic community rooted in stewardship, service, and shared responsibility.
Residents contribute through areas such as:
• Cultural programming
• Community care
• Cooperative development
• Education initiatives
• City Hub development
Leadership in The City is earned through community service and stewardship.
Who The City Is For
Who The City Is For
The City is for individuals committed to:
• cultural preservation
• cooperative economics
• community stewardship
• generational institution building
Who The City Is Not For
Who The City Is Not For
The City is not designed for passive membership or transactional participation.
Our community requires alignment, accountability, and contribution.
City Open House
City Open House
Open House occurs the last weekend of the first month of each quarter.
Guests experience the culture of The City through gatherings such as:
• Game Night
• Saturday Morning Cartoons & Breakfast
• Culture Night
• Soul Food Sunday
Virtual Office
Virtual Office
Prospective Residents may visit our Virtual Office during open hours to ask questions and receive guidance.
📅Office Hours:
📅Office Hours:
🗓️ Monday–Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm EST
🗓️ Saturday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm EST
❌ Closed Fridays & Sundays
What Happens Next
What Happens Next
1️⃣ Join the Waitlist
2️⃣ Attend Open House or Orientation
3️⃣ Begin the Residency Process
You will receive follow-up within 7 days of submission.
Lineage verification services are provided exclusively through TBAT Taskforce.
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