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Formed: 1995 Established: 2000
Bellingham Cohousing
Bellingham, Washington,
United States
 The mission of Bellingham Cohousing is to work together to create a diverse multigenerational neighborhood of 33 homes on the historic Donovan Farm site. We intend to be supportive of one another, share resources, and strive to be stewards of the land. We aspire to collaborate with the larger Bellingham community to build housing for mixed-income households.
 
Website: http://www.bellcoho.com
Contact:
Bellingham Cohousing
2614 Donovan Ave
Bellingham, Washington 98225 United States
Phone: 360-935-2614
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Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact us to let us know when you will be onsite so we can be sure to have someone show you around. Drop in visitors are welcome any day in our common house at 10:00 a.m. during our daily community coffee hour.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
49
Child Members:
15
Open to new adults:
Yes
(See www.bellcoho.com for unit availability)
Open to new children:
No
(No units are currently for sale or rent.)
Gender Balance:
41% M 59% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
(We would encourage a balance.)
Age Focus:
No Focus
(We would encourge a balanced diversity.)
Age Restrictions:
No
(We would encourage a balanced diversity.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
(We are set up as a legal condominium with a homeowners association.)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Our Board of Directors serves more as representative core group.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(not applicable)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(9 hours per month per adult member is expected.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Members own their own condominium units)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly dues based on size of unit)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
5.8 acres (2.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Bellingham Cohousing is a condominium)
Number of Residences:
33
(from 2 bedroom flats to 4 bedroom duplexes)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(we have a small volunteer community garden)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(whenever a cooking team volunteers to cook a meal)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Common meal have vegetarian options, some organic meals are prepared)
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
(based on individual behavior, not regulated)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(based on individual behavior, not regulated)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(when a home becomes available for sale or rent)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Spiritual traditions are member-based)
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Home schooling
:: Public schooled
(based on individual choices)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Number of Units:
33
Architect:
The Cohousing Company, McCamant & Durett
Developer:
Wonderland Hills
Commercial Lender:
Horizon Bank
 
 
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