Cohousing Directory - Community View
Visitors Accepted
(Please write and make an appointment first.)
Visitor Process:
Email the contact person and set up a time to visit. There are also guided group tours on occasion, with tours of several cohousing communities. See cohousing.org for more details.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1993
(5th cohousing group built in the USA)
Area:
1.3 acres (0.5 hectares)
Square Feet in Common House:
2300
(No guest rooms.)
Architect:
Mogavero Notestine & Associates
Developer:
Ergos (defunct)
Population
Adult Members:
37 (2 are former children who still live here.)
Gender Ratio:
46% M 54% F
Open to new adults:
Yes (Only open if homes are available to buy or rent.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Varies.)
Regular Fees:
Yes (We have HOA dues, like any other condo.)
Land and Buildings
Land Owners:
The community
No. of Residences:
25 (Attached.)
Food, Etc.
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual (Special diets are accomodated as well as possible at common meals. Not every diet is accomodated at every meal.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used (No smoking is allowed in the common house. Individual residences set their own policies.)
Social Factors
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Friendly:
Yes (The only requirement for membership is homeownership and a willingness to participate.)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No (We have many people who define themselvbes as on a spiritual path, but no formal organization. All are welcome.)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
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Current Editor(s): cohousing, tamgoddess
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