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Formed: 1996 Established: 2001
Jackson Place Cohousing
Seattle, Washington,
United States
 We are an urban cohousing community with 27 homes of eight different types, including flats and townhomes, on 1.5 acres. Residents range in age from one year to the lower 80s, with 44 adults and 17 children. Nine are renters, and the rest are owners. Decisions are made by consensus. We share meals and celebrations, and share in the upkeep of the property. We hold monthly community/business meetings and team meetings as needed.
  Status: Built and fully occupied
Website: http://www.seattlecohousing.org/
Contact:
Jackson Place Cohousing
800 Hiawatha Pl S
Seattle, Washington 98144 United States
Sylvie
Phone: 206-784-5619
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Kathy
Phone: (206) 522-3099
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Last Updated:11/6/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Sylvie or Kathy by email a week in advance.
Network Affiliations:
Northwest Intentional Communities Association
Population
Adult Members:
44
Child Members:
17
Non-member Residents:
9
Open to new adults:
Yes
(when there are vacancies)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
41% M 59% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
2% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(approx. at least 4 hrs. per month)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(homeowners dues, team finances)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.5 acres (0.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
27
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
(Public and Private)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2001
Number of Units:
27
 
 
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