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Formed:
1996
Established:
2000
Temescal Commons Cohousing
Oakland
,
California
,
United States
Contact:
Tom Garlick
Temescal Commons Cohousing
480-D 42nd St
Oakland, California 94609 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 2/14/2006
tomgarlick [at] earthling [dot] net
View to North from accross 42nd St.

Community description is pending.

Status: Existing

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Last Updated:
7/30/2007
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Contact Tom Garlick via email. The more advanced notice I receive, the more likely I will be able to accommodate tours. We are a small community that really enjoys meeting new people and sharing about life in cohousing. Please feel free to let us know of your interest.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Area:
0.4 acres (0.2 hectares)
Number of Units:
9
Population
Members:
26
Non-Member Residents:
1
Open to new members:
Yes (We are a small community so openings are rare.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes (Condo Association Board of Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances (Members of the community are pretty open about finances and seek to faithfully use the resources we are given.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Monthly work days. We get to know each other well on these days, having fun while we work.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes (Homeowner's Association dues. Function as in any such association. Cover common maintenance and expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Urban (Located in the historic neighborhood of Temescal in North Oakland, approximately .5 mile from downtown.)
Land Owners:
The community
No. of Residences:
9 (Studio to four bedrooms, single family, flats, duplexes.)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
1-5% (Large vegetable garden, fruit trees.)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week (2 times/ week.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual (Vegetarian option always available at all meals or events.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous (Both meat eaters and vegetarians.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally (Mix of teetotalers and moderate drinkers.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited (Yuk!)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
View to North from accross 42nd St.
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