PDX Commons

  • Community
  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Established
  • Urban

What we do

PDX Commons is an urban cohousing condominium development in one of Portland’s great neighborhoods. This is a four-story new building situated around an enclosed garden courtyard and common house. There are 27 units (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms) ranging from 650-1250 square feet. The neighborhood includes grocery stores, trendy shops, popular restaurants, music venues and brewpubs. It’s the ultimate in walkability (95 Walk Score). We sit directly on the #15 bus line for excellent public transit. The Sunnyside Belmont neighborhood is a vibrant, dynamic place in the inner heart of Portland, constantly rated as one of the most livable cities in the US. Designed for active adults, we are a 55+ community. The units and building are designed for age-in-place and age-in-community. Many of our Commoners still work in their professions but are close to retirement. We are teachers, nurses, therapists, doctors, lawyers, developers, financial expert, consultants, environmental specialists with an international sommelier to sort out our wine choices. We are generally liberal leaning (as one might expect in Portland) though it is certainly not a requirement. Members began moving into the building in July, 2017. The project is currently sold out. A waiting list is available. Come check us out. pdxcommons.com

Our Vision

Proactive adults living in a collaborative, sharing, loving community where our goal is to generate a rich experience for everyone for the next third of our lives.

Our Mission

Proactive adults living in a collaborative, sharing, loving community where our goal is to generate a rich experience for everyone for the next third of our lives.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • 39 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
39

How to join

Project is currently sold out. A waiting list is maintained for persons interested in buying a condo unit when one becomes available for sale.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Visit website at www.pdxcommons.com for latest information on contacts and visits.

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: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: No

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

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, 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
  • Religions
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Unitarian Universalist

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.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    0.4 acres

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Location

  • Oregon, United States

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