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Formed: 1992 Established: 2001

Cranberry Commons

North Burnaby, British Columbia,

Canada

Cranberry Commons Cohousing is in an "urban village" setting. We wanted housing that would support greater social interconnectedness while making efficient use of resources. With the support and services of our selected professional team, we managed the challenges of the development process: securing a site, negotiating with the regulatory authorities for development approvals, securing the financing, building membership, and creating an organizational structure that allowed for an effective and timely consensus decision-making process. We formed a development corporation and acted as the developer to complete a 22-home multi-family residential building with 3400 sq ft of common amenity area. Construction was completed in October of 2001.

Each household at Cranberry Commons privately owns a complete, self-contained home. Community connection is supported by the physical layout of our site and by the involvement of all members in the development and operation of the community using consensus decision making.

In addition to its social focus, Cranberry Commons holds respect for the environment as one of its highest values. We have attempted to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of the community design, starting with the selection of the site right up to the solar hot water panels that were installed on the roof.

Website: http://www.cranberrycommons.ca

Contact:

Cranberry Commons
#100 - 4272 Albert St
North Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 2E8 Canada

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Last Updated:8/22/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact the persons whose names are on the website and they will let you know when and if it is convenient for you to visit.

Population Adult Members: 36 Child Members: 12 Open to new adults: Yes (Only when a home comes available for sale) Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 42% M 58% F	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Join Fee: Yes (People can become members by simply purchasing a home in the community. There is no selection process, however we ensure that the potential purchaser is well educated about the type of community they will be buying into.) Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.5 acres (0.2 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 22 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used Often Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Shared Spiritual Path: No Which Spiritual Path(s): (Members of the community choose their own spiritual path and all are welcome regardless of beliefs . We currently have members who follow Buddhism, Paganism, Sufism, Quaker, Roman Catholic, Unitarian Universalist, Eclectic, and other) Educational Style(s): Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2001

Number of Units:

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