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Forming Formed: 2003

Eugene Downtown Cohousing

Eugene, Oregon,

United States

(a downtown cohousing of townhouses and apartments)

We are a cohousing development in downtown Eugene, Oregon, within walking distance to everywhere. Our development consists of a ring of townhouses and single level flats surrounding a large open-air plaza, located one level up and away from street noise, over parking and some commercial spaces. We are on the northwest corner of 11th and Lincoln Street.

Status: owns land, seeking construction bids

Website: http://www.eugenecohousing.com

Contact:

Eugene Downtown Cohousing
PO Box 11955
Eugene, Oregon 97440 United States
Phone: 541-345-6466
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Links:

City of Eugene: Eugene's official city website

Eugene - City of Bicycles: Eugene bicycle maps and info

University of Oregon

Oregon Bach Festival: Every summer in Eugene: "A musical enterprise virtually without equal in America." (LA Times)

Former/Other Names: Eugene Cohousing

Last Updated:9/3/2006

Visitors Accepted

(We are not yet built, but are happy to meet with any visitors)

Visitor Process: Contact Martin Henner at the phone or email above.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Coho/US

Population Adult Members: 25 ((25 adults in group; nobody lives there yet)) Child Members: 2 ((2 year-round children plus several part-time kids; nobody lives there yet)) Open to new children: Yes (We are especially looking for young adults and families with children) Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F (12 men as of 9/2/2006) (13 women as of 9/2/2006) Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Ethnic Diversity: 16% identify as 'non-white' Age Focus: Young Adults (Would like young adults who are likely to have children) Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By consensus (Consensus training required for all members) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No (Everybody is a leader of some sort, in various committees)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes ($200.00)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 24 (Will be 24 units) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: (we expect it will be 2-3 times/week) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Vegetarian option will always be provided) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes (Of course) Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

Will have 24 units when built.

Architect:

Jonathan Stafford

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Become an Editor Current editor(s): cohousing, mhenner, eugenekathy

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