The Solar System Cooperative is a socially, ecologically, and communally minded; horizontally structured; and collectively owned property that seeks to increase the quality of life for its residents by sharing costs and resources wherever possible. We place special emphasis on shared labor with a “do-it-ourselves” approach, along with a clear path to equity and co-ownership for resident property stewards.
Sharing food and cooking responsibilities is crucial to us, as well as time spent together at the dinner table. We feel a responsibility toward animals and the environment to prepare vegan meals and maintain a vegetarian kitchen.
We hope to provide an affordable, beautiful, livable, sustainable, healthy, and joyful home environment. We recognize that balancing affordability and quality can be tricky and may take time but always consider future generations of residents in our actions.
We strive to foster participation in a social, communal way of life while committing to continued improvement of our properties and support of the cooperative model.
The Solar System Cooperative provides democratic, resident-controlled affordable housing for low-income community members. Further, we hope to provide high-quality housing and a social living environment for individuals with a sense of community and a sense of possibility; people who are eager to participate in shaping what we can do when we work together; members who believe that, in a society that fosters loneliness and isolation, intentional communities offer more sustainable and joyful ways of living together; and individuals with an excitement about sharing food, as well as cooking and eating vegan meals.
The Solar System Cooperative provides democratic, resident-controlled affordable housing for low-income community members. Further, we hope to provide high-quality housing and a social living environment for individuals with a sense of community and a sense of possibility; people who are eager to participate in shaping what we can do when we work together; members who believe that, in a society that fosters loneliness and isolation, intentional communities offer more sustainable and joyful ways of living together; and individuals with an excitement about sharing food, as well as cooking and eating vegan meals.
If you’re interested in joining as a short- or long-term member, call our house [(412) FAB-GALS] and mention your interest. We will send you a packet of information for prospective residents, along with an application.
If you’d like to visit, simply call us on our house phone: (412) FAB-GALS.
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: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Hot tub or hot springs, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
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