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Forming Formed: 2009
Apartment Communities
Mercer Island, Washington,
United States
Shorewood Community
 Apartment-cohousing is the site of the newly forming Shorewood Intentional Community, at Shorewood Heights apartments on Mercer Island, in Washington state. We want to help break down the barriers many face to living in community by using the existing infrastructure of a beautiful apartment complex, rich with community-friendly amenities to make community happen. In addition our website is setup to help others interested in using apartment complexes to build community to promote their apartment-based communities.
At the Shorewood community, we use NVC, and are food and media conscious (avoiding sugar, and TV).
 
Website: http://www.apartment-cohousing.org
Contact:
Shorewood Community
3206 E Lexington Way #218
Mercer Island, Washington 98040 United States

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Last Updated:7/26/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Population
Open to new adults:
Yes
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Members volunteer to contribute labor to community events.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Members will contribute a nominal sum to support group activities---full disclosure for all purchases.)
Land and Buildings
Other
(Semi-urban location with many rural benefits, close to major urban centers)
Area:
43 acres (17.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
Cohousing:
No Answer
(Somewhat...)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(The community has several garden plots available for rent @ $20/year)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(At least once a week, but may happen more frequently.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(However, we do not have sugar at community events, and strongly discourage the use of sugar)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(We have no spiritual affiliation, and welcome community minded people)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
:: Private school off the property
:: Home schooling
 
 
Shorewood Community
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