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Forming Formed: 2011
McKenzie Green Commons
Bellingham, Washington,
United States
 McKenzieGreenCommons.org
Rethinking community - pioneering a new direction for adult living.
McKenzie Green Commons will become an owner occupied community of 12 green built homes where active adults (55+) can live more simply in smaller, energy efficient homes within a tranquil natural setting.
Located in Bellingham, Washington's desirable Fairhaven Neighborhood, McKenzie Green Commons will be a intentional residential community of individually owned, single family homes where the land, a social hall, and shared gardens have common ownership. This is intended to be a collaborative community, having the best features of a pocket neighborhood and co-housing.
We seek neighbors who care deeply about our environment and the impact we have on our planet, and where there is a shared desire to have relationships that are meaningful. Here, there will be the opportunity to participate in a self-managed neighborhood, and to find a balance between community and the need for privacy and independence.
And this, just a short walk to the trails, library, market, and restaurants of Fairhaven.
For more information please visit our web site.
www.mckenziegreencommons.org
 
Website: http://www.mckenziegreencommons.org/
Contact:
Prentiss Cole
Bellingham, Washington 98225 United States

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Last Updated:5/23/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact: McKenzieGreenCommons@gmail.com
Population
Open to new adults:
Yes
Age Focus:
Seniors
:: Middle Age
(Seniors, 55+)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(everyone has to be pre-qualified)
Labor Contribution:
(Each household needs to attend meetings)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(will become community property)
Number of Residences:
12
Cohousing:
No
(a unique collabrative, hybrid model)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(we will have a shared vegetable garden)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
(This is being decided. It will be more spontaneous.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Not relevant)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Number of Units:
12 units
Square Feet in Common House:
950
Architect:
Aiki Homes
 
 
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