Haystack Heights Cohousing formed around the opportunity to develop a beautiful three-acre property in the sought-after South Perry neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. The site is within walking distance of the neighborhood business district, a great grade school, bike trails, and parks. It is also on a bus line. Over the past 30 years the previous property owners restored the historic home existing on the property, and they also cultivated a large organic garden and orchard that we plan to preserve and expand.
We are creating an intergenerational village close to downtown Spokane. Shared community features, in addition to the common house and garden, will include a meditation hut, a greenhouse, a sauna, a hot tub, and a workshop, above which will sit a music room and teen hangout space. We will have clustered townhouses and flats to maximize efficiency, interaction, and green space. We plan to share skills and facilities where it makes sense, balanced with respectful privacy and independence where it is needed and desired. We strive for a decision-making and group process that is inclusive, as simple as possible, and flexible.
Please contact us if you have any questions! We are happy to provide site tours, and we go above and beyond to connect out-of-towners with this amazing space!
Our mission is to create the first cohousing community in Eastern Washington! Where community makes sustainability fulfilling and fun.
Our mission is to create the first cohousing community in Eastern Washington! Where community makes sustainability fulfilling and fun.
We are a forming cohousing community that offers monthly presentations (see our Facebook page) and regular site tours. We encourage people interested in becoming a member to attend those events to meet our members and learn about the project. If interested in applying there is a $150 associate member fee to reserve your place in line for unit selection. You then have a couple months to do a membership orientation, review all our documents, and attend our business meetings before deciding whether this community is a good fit for you. Once you apply as a full member your application is reviewed and approved by our members. You can learn more here: http://www.spokanecohousing.com/uploads/1/0/5/7/105704601/steps_to_reserve_a_home.docx
Please email us at [email protected] to schedule a visit if you are coming from out of town. If you live in Spokane and are interested in the project sign up for our email list and a site tour on our website at: www.spokanecohousing.com
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: $500
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Our community is in the development process, members pay for the pre-construction costs of building the neighborhood and the cost is applied to the downpayment of your unit. All units are individually owned and include a share of the common facilities. The legal structure will likely be a condo association structure and there will be a homeowner association fee. The amounts will be determined during the design phase and when you join the group.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Outbuilding(s), Hot tub or hot springs, Large Scale Kitchen, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
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