Linden Cohousing

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  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Established
  • Urban

What we do

Linden Cohousing is an intergenerational intentional community consisting of 45 one-to-three bedroom units in an urban neighborhood on the vibrant east side of Madison, Wisconsin. We welcome people of all racial, and economic backgrounds, all cognitive and physical abilities, and any sexual orientation. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, caring community through sharing material resources, common meals, celebrating our life events, and working and playing together. We care for the earth by promoting sustainable living practices. We hope to nurture connection and collaboration with our neighborhood and broader community.

Our Vision

Linden Cohousing is a welcoming and sustainable community that purposefully commits time and talents to nurture and support each other. Our shared values guide us to care for our place, grow relationships and connect with the greater community and the cohousing movement.

Our Mission

Linden Cohousing is a welcoming and sustainable community that purposefully commits time and talents to nurture and support each other. Our shared values guide us to care for our place, grow relationships and connect with the greater community and the cohousing movement.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • 70 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
70

Basic expectations or agreements for members

E-mail us to come to a meeting or social event to get to know us.

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

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • 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

Join fee: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

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

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area

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

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar
  • Land area size
    2.2 acres

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Location

  • Wisconsin, United States

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