Cohousing Directory - Community View

Formed:
1999
Established:
2004
Oak Creek Commons
Paso Robles
,
California
,
United States
Contact:
Marcia Bates
Oak Creek Commons
609 Nicklaus St
Paso Robles, California 93446 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 8/8/2006
Phone:
805-227-4297
info [at] oakcreekcommons [dot] org

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Last Updated:
4/21/2008
Visitors Accepted
(Yes but reservations are needed)
Visitor Process:
Contact Marcia Bates at the group's email address.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Area:
14 acres (5.7 hectares)
(Includes 10 acres of oaks)
Number of Units:
31 +5
Population
Adult Members:
50 (Two are renters)
Child Members:
14
Non-Member Residents:
3 (2 renters, 1 dependent)
Gender Ratio:
40% M 60% F
Open to new adults:
Yes (Yes, whenever a home is for sale.)
Open to new children:
Yes (Yes, we welcome families whenever a home is for sale.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes (Homeowners association and committees.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Community:
Small Town
Land Owners:
The community
No. of Residences:
36 (5 freestanding homes; 31 homes are part of a duplex or triplex)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
1-5%
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Other (Common meals always include a vegetarian choice)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Friendly:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Specific Path(s):
Educational Style(s):
Other (Public and private schools)
Current Editor(s): cohousing
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