North Hills Shared Living

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About the Community

What we do

We are a small queer intentional community (3 people) providing a safe space for members to improve
their lives (with the support of our community and therapy) and improving the outside world.
– Intentional community means learning to resolve conflict, give and receive mutual support as
well as share power using proven communication tools.
-Professionals and artists are part of a supportive environment were they have been sharing
their lives and supporting each other for over 6 years.
-Located on Sepulveda south of Lassen, quiet three bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo.
-$750 a month + split utility costs (fully furnished though negotiable, non-smoking property)
Endorsement from a former member:
-We celebrate each other’s successes and struggles, together!
-As I move in with my partner, I’m taking everything I have learned from this community about love and
support with me.
-The truth is: we need support, we need hugs now and then, and we can’t do this alone.
-Matthew Gottula (2019 – 2024)

For more info please email Evan @ [email protected]

Our Vision

A queer space where members work on improving themselves, supporting each other and the community.

Our Mission

A queer space where members work on improving themselves, supporting each other and the community.

  • 3 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
3

How to join

Contact Evan Hughes to get a questionnaire and to discuss availability.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Contact Evan Hughes three weeks in advance, to request a questionnaire and confirm availability.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

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

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: $750
Labor: Encouraged or suggested (2 hours/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

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

Common House, Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Internet, It’s a condo complex with pool and hot tub, there is space to work out in the common area, weights, pull up bar and workout box.

Frequency of communal meals

  • 1-3 times per month

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Religions
  • Buddhist
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions

Reviews

Location

  • California, United States

North Hills Shared Living

Promoted Needs and Offers

Need
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  • Communities with Openings
12 months ago

Water Birch Co-op. Urban living in central Denver.

Large, lovely house built in 1900, two blocks from Cheeseman Park in downtown Denver.  5000 square feet. The house was a Buddhist Meditation Center for 20 years before we got it and has lovely, calm vibes. We currently have ten people and have room for one more. We are an intentional community sharing dinners, 3 living rooms, 2 new kitchens and a kitchenette, & 5 baths. Staple food (organic) is bought together. The group is self-regulating as a co-op; it decides together how the house runs. There are chores ;-) Average cost per room is about $1000 ranging from $650 to $1354. Currently available room is $875. We are just finishing renovation of three bedrooms on the third floor  they are $875 each and share our largest, newest bath (shower and separate claw foot tub) and a brand new kitchenette  they all have beautiful windows and lots of light. PLEASE CHECK OUT COMMUNITY LISTINGS FOR MORE INFO. Initial lease for 3-6 months while we and you decide if we are a good fit for each other.  Deposit in the amount of one months rent is required prior to move in.  We do background checks on all members. Utilities are currently $130 per person per month and are all-inclusive.  They will change if costs go up, that amount is insufficient to cover utilities, or more people mean the cost per person goes down.  WiFi is via mesh network from gig-speed fiberoptic service.  Heat is with radiators.  Cooling is evaporative.  We have a storage room in a nearby commercial facility.  And a new large workshop in the garage. Shared food is $125 per month per person; it is a pass-through cost divided evenly among residents; it does NOT include meat or alternative protein nor any alcohol.  We will not be surprised if that needs to go up some soon ($10 or 15). We have two dogs and three cats in the house  that seems like a sufficient quantity of furry friends for now. Our community intentions include: Communication with compassion. Shared space and life. Shared meals. Shared staple foods which are non-GMO and Organic. Group decision making. Safe, inclusive space: queer and trans friendly, anti-racist, non-violent, and feminist. The purchase of the house by the co-op in about five years. The expansion of the co-op, possibly to include other housing types (like separate apartments). Weekly meetings and house committees to manage our community. We are considering implementing Sociocracy as an organizing method. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am. We are looking for community members who: Want to live in a community not just have a place to sleep and eat. Want to live in a beautiful, clean, and organized house and are willing to help make and keep it that way. Residents should expect to spend 16 hours per month towards this goal. Are curious, compassionate, flexible, and open to living with others who will undoubtedly have different ideas about many things. Are interested in pioneering a new co-op. There will be work involved to get there. Are responsible and communicative. Embrace enthusiastically that living in community requires introspection and personal growth. Are not joining the community as a way of running away from something.

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