Now City Code of Conduct

Purpose

Now City exists to help build places that support human flourishing, ecological health, and long-term prosperity. This Code of Conduct reflects how we expect to work together and with others honestly, respectfully, and with care for people and place.

This Code applies to all team members, advisors, contractors, partners, and collaborators acting on behalf of Now City.

Our Commitments

Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency in all professional dealings. We avoid misleading statements, misrepresentation, or shortcuts that compromise trust, safety, or long-term outcomes.

Respectful Work Environment

We are committed to a workplace and collaboration culture free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or abuse. We value diversity of background, perspective, and experience, and we treat one another with dignity and respect.

Responsibility to Communities and Place

Our work affects real people, ecosystems, and neighborhoods. We strive to act thoughtfully, listen carefully, and engage with communities in good faith, recognizing the long-term consequences of development decisions.

Conflicts of Interest

We disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest promptly and handle them transparently. Personal gain should never outweigh the best interests of Now City, our partners, or the communities we serve.

Legal and Ethical Compliance

We comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards in all jurisdictions where we operate. When laws or norms fall short of ethical responsibility, we aim to meet the higher standard.

Stewardship of Information

We protect confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information entrusted to us by partners, communities, and collaborators, and we use data responsibly.

Raising Concerns

We encourage early, good-faith reporting of concerns related to unethical behavior, misconduct, harassment, safety, fraud, or violations of this Code.

Concerns may be raised confidentially via
ethics@nowcitylabs.com
or directly to executive leadership.

Reports will be reviewed promptly and handled with discretion. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is not tolerated.

Accountability

This Code is not aspirational marketing language. It reflects how we intend to operate. Violations may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of involvement with Now City.

Closing

We believe that how we work matters as much as what we build. This Code is a living commitment to doing work we can stand behind together.