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Formed: 2007 Established: 2007
Kailash Ecovillage
Portland, Oregon,
United States
 Kailash Ecovillage is a 32-unit apartment complex (using a rental model) in inner southeast Portland, Oregon, with a sustainable orientation. We are creating a community promoting sustainable practices such as extensive recycling, organic gardening and composting, permaculture, bicycle and public transportation use, vehicle sharing, and rainwater and solar harvesting.
  Status: Active
Website: http://kailashecovillage.com
Contact:
Maitri Ersson
4311 SE 37th Ave #1
Portland, Oregon 97202 United States
Phone: 971-219-1813, 971-252-1800
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Last Updated:8/20/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us via email to arrange a visit.
Population
Adult Members:
35
Child Members:
2
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
A subgroup of community members
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(We're planning on de-paving half of the parking space for more food production.)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(Endeavoring to have frequent shared meals.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Common meals are strictly vegan.)
Dietary Practice:
Vegan only
(Omnivorous in individual private unit.)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(Original tenants (few remaining) have grandfathered this in. By 2010, the whole premises will be smoke-free zone.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(As long as such connections do not cause suffering to others.)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(We would like to create a space for meditation.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(We honor parents' wishes.)
 
 
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