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Formed: 2002 Established: 2007
Ashland Cohousing Community
Ashland, Oregon,
United States
 A cohousing community of 13 townhomes is now built! The property includes a common house and community garden. The homes are passive solar and have other green building features. The members acted as their own developer, entailing considerable commitment of time and money. Homes are very affordable for our area.
Located one mile from downtown Ashland near parks, schools, and a bike path, this is in-town housing in a small town. We have several families with young children, as well as single and older members. Biographies are available on our website, along with a values statement and other tidbits.
Homes range from one to four bedrooms and all have small private yards. All homes have many south-facing windows, passive ventilation, radiant heat, and superior insulation, and they qualify for Earth Advantage, our local sustainable building certification.
We worked on this project for four and a half years. Since we acted as our own developer, all members contributed substantial time to the project. We practice facilitation and group process skills and are committed to clean communications, caring about each other, and having fun. We use consensus decision making.
As a small community, we place a premium on getting to know people before they become members. In the event a home goes up for sale, we maintain a wait-list for prospective members.
 
Website: http://www.ashlandcoho.com
Contact:
Ashland Cohousing Community
1230 Calypso Ct.
Ashland, Oregon 97520 United States
Phone: 541-488-1171
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Former/Other Names: Fordyce Street Cohousing, Bear Grass Village
Last Updated:8/20/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (please contact first)
Visitor Process: Email or call and we would love to invite you to a meal, meeting, or a social. We welcome visitors. We are eager to compile a wait-list of people interested as houses come up for sale. We have one 3-bedroom for sale now.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
22
(moved in Aug 2007)
Child Members:
14
(moved in Aug 2007)
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Consideration for off-site members, and wait list maintained for future house sales.)
Open to new children:
Yes
(Wait list maintained for future house sales.)
Gender Balance:
30% M 70% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
6% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(We also aspire to delegate when indicated.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(roughly 10 hours per month)
Join Fee:
Yes
(home purchase, HOA fees)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly dues: HOA dues and monthly)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
1.3 acres (0.5 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
13
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(expected)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(health-oriented)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(vegetarian options always available)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(prohibited in common areas)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(no common spiritual path)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Individual choice; home school support center in walking distance, as well as other schools nearby)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Year Completed:
2007
Number of Units:
13
Square Feet in Common House:
1775
Architect:
Melanie Mindlin, independent designer
Developer:
self-developed, with lots of help from Melanie Mindlin
Commercial Lender:
US Bank
 
 
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Become an Editor Current editor(s): cohousing, melanie, keeder, wonkos, HustD, georgiaby
 
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