Jackson Place Cohousing

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Urban

What we do

We are an urban cohousing community with 27 units. Residents range in age from one year to the 80s, with adults and children. Decisions are made by modified consensus. We share meals and celebrations, and share in the upkeep of the property. We hold monthly community/business meetings and team meetings as needed.

Our Vision

Meaningful life for all

Our Mission

Meaningful life for all

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • 68 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
68

How to join

when there are vacancies

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Contact [email protected] a week in advance.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
approx. at least 4 hrs. per month

homeowners dues

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure

Property status

  • Privately owned

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Self-produced energy

  • 33 - 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar
  • Hydro

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    1.3 acres

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Location

  • Washington, United States

Jackson Place Cohousing

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  • Forming Communities
6 months ago

Red Tractor Project Seeking Founding Members/Intern

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