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Forming
Formed:
2008
Mountain View Cohousing Community
Mountain View
,
California
,
United States
(Silicon Valley, near Stanford University and San Jose State U)
Website:
MountainViewCohousing.org
Contact:
Please email us: inforequest@mountainviewcohousing.org
or call: 650-479-MVCC (650-479-6822)

We are a group of Bay area residents who are creating a Cohousing Community at 445 Calderon Ave in Mountain View, CA (in the center of Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area). The site is approximately 1 level acre, 6 blocks from Castro St and downtown amenities (restaurants and sidewalk cafes, bookstores, the performing arts center and library), near CalTrain, the Light Rail, and Bus Depot, adjacent to Landels Elementary School, and close to the Stevens Creek Trail.

We're actively looking for others who share our vision of a supportive community, where neighbors know and care about each other, in a convenient, walkable location. Thirteen households have already committed to our project. Community members are committed to living in a friendly, inclusive, and mutually supportive community.

We have approval from the Mountain View City Council for a 19-unit condominium development plus a 4,000 sq ft shared common house. Units range in size from 1360 to 2050 sq ft, with target pricing of $750,000 to $1,250,000. The common house (4000+ sq ft) will have facilities for entertainment, exercise, group dining, crafts and a workshop. quarters

Buildings will be "green" and energy efficient, with universal design. Space is provided for guests and a shared caregiver, if needed eventually. Our community will emphasize outdoor space for an organic garden, orchard and flowers. Parking and storage will be relegated to underground areas with elevator access.

The project is being designed by members of our cohousing community via Design Workshops lead by award-winning architect Chuck Durrett (www.cohousingco.com). We are working with a local developer who will obtain entitlements, secure construction financing, and manage the building contractor. Construction should be completed by the fall of 2013.

Status: Actively Recruiting Members

Former/Other Names:
Calderon Cohousing
Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Last Updated:
9/28/2011
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Check out our website: MountainViewCohousing.org Please email us at inforequest@mountainviewcohousing.org or phone us at 650-479-MVCC (650-479-6822).
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
(Construction OK'd by City Council.)
Area:
1.1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Number of Units:
19 being planned
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
Architect:
McCamant & Durrett
Developer:
TBD
Commercial Lender:
TBD
Population
Members:
Non-Member Residents:
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Mostly meetings and committee work at this time, totalling 10-20 hrs/month (varies by individual).)
Join Fee:
Yes ($500, non-refundable, to become associates. Complex loan arrangement for full membership, with the total amount related to the projected market value of the unit chosen. Loans are secured and will turn into deposits at the time the units are ready for occupancy.)
Regular Fees:
Yes (Contributions by current members are voluntary, consisting primarily of potluck food and occasional joint recreational activities. There will be HOA dues, once we move in.)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Urban (Mixture of single-family and multi-family residences in a pleasant older neighborhood with many trees.)
Land Owners:
A subgroup of community members (Any member household that wishes to join the owner group is welcome to do so; currently 50% are part-owners.)
No. of Residences:
19 (18 condominium units will be flats (single-level); one is a two-level townhouse.)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
(not known at this time)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week (Exact number to be determined)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual (Vegetarian and gluten-free options probably will be included.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited (anywhere on the property)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Other (Respect & Compassion)
Educational Style(s):
(none planned at this time)
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