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Forming Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
Living Spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
(Between Mount Pleasant and Point Grey)
Our house, in the middle of our street...
 Living spaces is, at this point, an idea. An idea that brings a few families together with a handful of worldly, wise, single adults so as to live and share their lives together, and ultimately, create an optimum communal environment in which to rear children.
High standards in all respects and a high level of complimentary energy will create a happy, healthy home.
  Status: Formation, Planning
Contact:
Nikolaj
38th Ave East
Vancouver, British Columbia V5W1H7 Canada

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Last Updated:4/17/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Arrange a meeting first via email. We are open to collaborative thinking, advice, and any questions one has about membership, etc.
Population
Adult Members:
4
Child Members:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No Answer
(Not just yet, though we're preparing for the eventuality in the early 201X's.)
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
37% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
(We appreciate variety)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Specific to ability, much of the 'work' is social.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rent/lease/mortgage etc.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.1 acres (0.0 hectares)
(Based on planning)
Land Owned By:
An absentee landlord
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Limited, but significant gardening in season)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(No shlock! All organic, mostly local.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
(Few of the existing members drink.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(That's how people make kids, among other wonderful reasons...)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(Spirituality is neither discouraged nor preached, myriad forms exist already among membership.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Square Feet in Common House:
18000
Commercial Lender:
Vancity Credit Union
 
 
Our house, in the middle of our street...
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