New View Cohousing

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  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Established
  • Suburban

What we do

New View Cohousing is a multi-generational neighborhood of 24 households located in Acton, Massachusetts. We share a community building, acres of beautiful open space, and a commitment to living together as a community. The connections and support we have created where we live complement our private lives and our involvement with the larger world.

Our Vision

We strive to sustain and grow an inclusive, intergenerational community of good neighbors who contribute to the well-being of each other, our larger community, and our ecosystem.

Our Mission

We strive to sustain and grow an inclusive, intergenerational community of good neighbors who contribute to the well-being of each other, our larger community, and our ecosystem.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • 55 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
55

How to join

We rarely have units for sale, but we maintain an email contact list for when one does come up.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Visit website and fill out contact form

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

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: $400
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Purchase of condo unit is required for condo membership

Condominuim fees are proportional to house size; fees for shared meals in common house

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

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Workshop, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, 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

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Suburban

Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    19 acres

Reviews

Location

  • Massachusetts, United States

New View Cohousing

Promoted Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Housing For Rent + Shared
1 month ago

Summer Rental in Two Echo Cohousing – Furnished 3BR Home (July–August 2026)

Spend your summer in Maine enjoying comfort, nature, and easy access to everything the region has to offer. We are offering our 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1,800 sq ft furnished home in Two Echo Cohousing for July and August 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to settle into a peaceful home base while exploring the Maine coast and surrounding area. The Home Bright, comfortable 3-bedroom duplex Dedicated home office (ideal for remote work) 1.5 bathrooms Fully equipped kitchen Sunporch for relaxing mornings or evenings Garage + laundry Gardens and access to wooded conservation land LocationLocated in Brunswick, Maine: Just minutes from Bowdoin College Portland only 30 minutes away Easy access to beaches, hiking, and kayaking Nearby farms and farmers markets A lively downtown with cafes, bookstores, and local events Who This Is Ideal For Anyone wanting to spend the summer in Maine, close to everything the state has to offer People who enjoy gardening and being outdoors Remote workers looking for a comfortable, inspiring home base Families or individuals seeking a peaceful summer setting Details Available: July 1 – August 31, 2026 (flexible dates possible) Fully furnished Pet-friendly (with conversation) Rent: $3,500/month If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out with a bit about yourselves and your summer plans.
Offer
  • Forming Communities
2 months ago

40 Acre Nevada City Ca Elderly and Stewards co-ownership founders buy in 50k-150k

ROOTS & LEGACY — FOUNDING COMMUNITY LAND TRUST Nevada City, California · 40 Acres · Forming Now OVERVIEW Roots & Legacy is a forming intergenerational Community Land Trust on 40 acres of agricultural land in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Nevada City, California. We are seeking 5 to 8 founding members — both Elder Members who bring capital and Steward Members who bring skill and labor — to establish a permanent, co-owned community held in trust across generations. We are in active purchase negotiations. The landowner is carrying half the note. Founding member capital closes the gap. This is an imminent, concrete opportunity. THE LAND The land has substantial usable terrain well-suited to permaculture design, food forest establishment, sustainable structures, and small-scale agriculture. Nevada City is a vibrant, arts-forward community with a strong culture of intentional living, local food, and sustainability. BUILT-IN INCOME & WORKSHOPS The community’s founder is a certified sustainable builder and permaculture designer with years of hands-on experience building with aircrete — a lightweight, fire-resistant, highly insulating building material ideal for domes and tiny homes. See pictures to see workshops and builds. This is a valuable asset to getting the foundations built to housing and income. We are looking for people who want a real home, not a vacation. Specifically: – Elders ready to invest in permanence, community care, and a meaningful living while handing down there wisdom to the next generation – Builders, farmers, makers, and healers ready to earn co-ownership through two years of genuine stewardship – People with experience in intentional community, NVC, permaculture, sustainable building, or cooperative living
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