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Formed: 2002 Established: 2003

40th Avenue Cohousing

Eugene, Oregon,

United States

We are a loving and close family including 9 adults and 7 children living in large house divided into five living areas. Monthly dinner meetings are held using compassionate communication and consensus decision making. We share in a large organic garden, a hot tub, food purchasing, and in personal growth.

Contact:

David Klausman
550 E 40th Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97405 United States
Phone: 541-520-1090
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Last Updated:5/9/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please email us with dates and the reason you would like to visit.

Affiliations: Network for a New Culture

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

Population Adult Members: 9 Child Members: 7 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 55% M 45% F Ethnic Diversity: 0% identify as 'non-white' Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.3 acres (0.1 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 1 (Five separate living areas.) Cohousing: Yes (We lack a common house or space)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No Which Spiritual Path(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Charter schools within the public school system)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

5000

Architect:

Previous owner of building

Developer:

Commercial Lender:

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