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Forming
Formed:
1999
Established:
1999
Altair Cohousing
Kimberton
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
Website:
www.altaircohousing.org/
Contact:
Altair Cohousing
13 Morgan St
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 6/17/2008
Phone:
610-220-6172
altaircohousing1 [at] verizon [dot] net
Joel Bartlett
Address Status:
Good as of 5/27/2010
Phone:
610-220-6172
Altaircohousing1 [at] verizon [dot] net
John Pittock
Address Status:
Good as of 10/1/2004
Phone:
610-827-1486
rninercsp [at] hotmail [dot] com
Links:
www.altaircohousing.com/
www.cohousing.org/cmty/gr...
Altair Cohousing

Altair has been active for twelve years and currently consists of five families who have invested in cohousing. We follow the traditional cohousing model and are looking to build 30-40 units ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom units. We have our eye on sites in Kimberton and are working with green developers. Our goal is to build homes that are close to LEEDS platinum, with net-zero energy heating and cooling.

Upon an agreement of sale, we anticipate having a design retreat for our expanded membership: site, common house, and units. We seek people of all ages and income levels. At the moment, we need a solid group of investors! You can visit our website or contact us by email or phone.

Status: Have agreement of sale

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Last Updated:
3/1/2012
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Please contact us by email or by phone. We have meetings every third Sunday of the month for orientations and site visits.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Seeking Site
Area:
8.5 acres (3.4 hectares)
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 (Work Fair share program to be determined)
Join Fee:
Yes (Charter Membership $1000 initial fee)
Regular Fees:
Yes ($20/month)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Small Town
Land Owners:
The community
No. of Residences:
35
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
none (plenty of garden space available)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week (planned)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual (It will vary -- to be determined)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Tobacco Use:
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
Altair Cohousing
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