Burlington Cohousing East Village

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Urban

What we do

Burlington Cohousing East Village is a lovely community in the heart of the city. We are an example of one path to a sustainable future that includes affordable living, decreased automobile dependence, and harmonious sharing of resources along with ample opportunities for privacy. We nurture people and the natural environment.
Our location is within walking distance from downtown Burlington, the University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and the City of Winooski. It is convenient to live here without a car, although it is OK to have one or share one with a neighbor.
We are a relatively new community; construction was complete in November 2007.
There are 32 private homes in a variety of building types. We have “flats” in a large building with indoor access to our common house, townhouses, a duplex, and two detached single-family homes. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. We are a mixed-income community. Nine of our living units have down payment grants for income-eligible folks; the remaining units are for market rate buyers.
It’s important that you go to our own website: www.bcoho.org
We have a community building for optional group meals (every other day)and many other activities. A large outdoor area is used for outdoor play, socializing, and gardening. The land borders on a conserved natural area with hiking trails through a mature forest.
The residents manage community governance and tasks. Everyone is expected to participate actively. Please contact us to learn more. You should also check our “real” website at www.bcoho.org.

Links:

  • Burlington Cohousing East Village:
    Lots of photos and detailed information
  • Burlington wins national 1st place award – using Burlington Cohousing East Village as an example of their work.
  • Our Vision

    The mission of Burlington Cohousing East Village is to sustain our community strengths and to create and share better ways to live as neighbors – towards a way of living that welcomes diversity and fosters social connection, affordable living, environmental stewardship, and a smaller ecological footprint.

    Our Mission

    The mission of Burlington Cohousing East Village is to sustain our community strengths and to create and share better ways to live as neighbors – towards a way of living that welcomes diversity and fosters social connection, affordable living, environmental stewardship, and a smaller ecological footprint.

    • Community type
    • Cohousing
    • 82 Total members
    • Open to new members
    • Open to visitors
    • Open to volunteers
    Total
    82

    How to join

    Get to know us by visiting, dining, and working with us. If you may want to buy a unit, contact us.

    Basic expectations or agreements for members

    Please contact us after studying www.bcoho.org.
    It’s OK to drop in, but we are doing site tours and/or shared meals only by appointment. We have two guest rooms that must be reserved. ([email protected])

    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: Yes (amount not specified)
    Labor required: Yes
    Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
    Buy your unit (with your share of common space included) and then pay monthly condo fees for on-going community expenses such as plowing, trash and recycling removal, taxes, improvements, repairs and maintenance. We agree on a budget each year.

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

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

    Frequency of communal meals

    • 2-5 times per 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

    Self-produced food

    • Up to 33%
    • Land area size
      3.7 acres

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    Location

    • Vermont, United States

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