Cohousing Directory - Community View

Formed:
1994
Established:
2001
Manzanita Village
Prescott
,
Arizona
,
United States
Contact:
Manzanita Village
258 Benjamin Drive
Prescott, Arizona 86303 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 8/31/2006
Phone:
928-445-3015

A diverse, multi-generational Cohousing community of caring neighbors in a tranquil, safe environment one mile from downtown Prescott Arizona.

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Last Updated:
2/28/2008
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Call or use the 'Contact Us' form on our website to arrange for a visit.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
(Some lots for sale)
Area:
12.5 acres (5.1 hectares)
Number of Units:
36, 28 built so far
Square Feet in Common House:
3100
Architect:
Jeff Zucker, Paul Moore
Developer:
Ourselves
Population
Adult Members:
39
Child Members:
3
Non-Member Residents:
10
Gender Ratio:
38% M 62% F
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes (Steering Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Dinner teams, committees, and work parties)
Join Fee:
Yes ($1,000)
Regular Fees:
Yes ($140 monthly dues)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Small Town
Land Owners:
Individual community member(s)
No. of Residences:
36 (28 built so far)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
1-5% (community garden)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used (Restricted smoking areas)
Social Factors
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Friendly:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Specific Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions") (Many Unitarian Universalist and Unity Church members)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
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Current Editor(s): cohousing, agorski
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