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Formed:
1996
Established:
1999
River Rock Commons
Fort Collins
,
Colorado
,
United States
Website:
www.riverrock.org/
Contact:
River Rock Commons
520 N Sherwood St
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 7/3/2007
rrcontact [at] riverrock [dot] org
Laura Butler
Address Status:
good as of 6/27/2010
Phone:
970-472-1875
bonrepos [at] hotmail [dot] com

River Rock Commons is a cohousing development of 34 homes and a 2500-square-foot common house, located in the "Old Town" area of Fort Collins, Colorado, next to a large city park.

Local amenities include Lee Martinez Park, on 50+ acres with tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, playground, picnic areas, and a working demonstration farm. The Cache la Poudre River borders the park, with natural areas, trails, and wildlife. The Historic Downtown District is five blocks away, with restaurants, shops, galleries, museum, post office, city and county buildings, public library, Lincoln Center performing arts center, and TransFort transit hub. We are 11 blocks from Colorado State University and within one hour of Poudre Canyon, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee Grasslands, Lory State Park, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, Cache La Poudre Wilderness Area, Comanche Peak Wilderness Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver.

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Last Updated:
1/29/2009
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Please contact us via www.riverrock.org/contact.shtml.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Area:
3.4 acres (1.4 hectares)
Number of Units:
34
Square Feet in Common House:
2500
Architect:
Mikal Torgerson
Developer:
Wonderland Hill Development Co www.whdc.com
Population
Members:
80
Non-Member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No (All members living at River Rock are invited to serve on committees.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected (several hours per month, serve on committees)
Join Fee:
No (No fee, live here by purchasing home)
Regular Fees:
Yes (HOA dues)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Urban (near downtown, next to large city park and river)
Land Owners:
No. of Residences:
34
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
1-5% (community organic garden)
Shared Meals:
1 time/week (weekly in winter, less frequently in summer)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual (We have omnivores to vegans)
Dietary Practice:
Alcohol Use:
Tobacco Use:
(Not allowed in community areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
Other (individual choice)
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Current Editor(s): cohousing, linda
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