Richmond Cohousing is a multi-generational, urban cohousing community in Richmond, Virginia. Our solar-panel-topped, condo-style building has 19 single-level one-, two- and three-bedroom units on four floors. Common spaces include a large dining/meeting area, community kitchen, kids play room, guest space, workshop/storage area, and a 3000 square foot rooftop deck with views of downtown. Construction began March 2019 and members moved in late 2020 (yes, during the COVID-19 pandemic – that wasn’t in our initial visioning!).
Our community is in the Manchester neighborhood of Richmond. This historic area is just over the James River from downtown and walkable or bikable to many attractive features including a library, restaurants, playgrounds and pocket parks, a large farmer’s market, and outdoor activities at the river. Public transit and bike lines are expanding throughout the area and the site is less than 2 (easily bike-able) miles to the 50+ mile long Virginia Capital Trial walking/bike path.
While new to living together, Richmond Cohousing has been active for a number of years. We’ve sung, biked, played games, and volunteered together. We’ve eaten community dinners together. We’ve drafted agreements on the way we want to live together. We’ve honed our meeting format, and we’ve laughed together – a lot. Through it all, we’ve become a genuine community and are excited for others to join us with their own perspectives and personalities. Richmond Cohousing is looking to attract a diverse membership and welcomes singles, couples, families, those just starting out, and those wanting to age in place.
The mission of Richmond Cohousing is to create an intentional, diverse, multi-generational community of households who are good neighbors and conscientious environmental stewards.
Living in close proximity and sharing resources, we increase quality of life by caring for one another, celebrating together, reducing consumption, decreasing our impact on the environment, and offering Richmond a new model of vibrant neighborhood design.
The mission of Richmond Cohousing is to create an intentional, diverse, multi-generational community of households who are good neighbors and conscientious environmental stewards.
Living in close proximity and sharing resources, we increase quality of life by caring for one another, celebrating together, reducing consumption, decreasing our impact on the environment, and offering Richmond a new model of vibrant neighborhood design.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Common House, Garden(s), Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
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