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Formed:
2002
Established:
2005
Nevada City Cohousing
Nevada City
,
California
,
United States
(United States)
Website:
www.nccoho.org/
Contact:
Nevada City Cohousing
200 Redbud Way
Nevada City, California 95959 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 9/3/2011
info [at] nccoho [dot] org
Links:
Nevada City Cohousing: Information about Nevada City Cohousing and homes available
Nevada City Cohousing

We are a 34-unit cohousing community located within walking distance of a lovely Sierra Nevada Foothill town. Over six of our 10 acres are dedicated to open space. The community was initiated by architects Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett in 2002; the first residents moved in in 2005.

We are 85 people altogether: 61 adult members, 24 kid members. This includes 22 elder members (55+), 8 single adult households, and 14 households with kids.

Our community has many sustainable features, including photovaltaic solar for every home and the common house, sustainably forested lumber in the construction of buildings, and hydronic heating systems for very energy-efficient, healthy homes.

Status: Occupied and operational.

Former/Other Names:
Broad Street Commons
Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Last Updated:
9/15/2011
Visitors Accepted
(Every Other Month Tours. 1st Sat every 2 mos.)
Visitor Process:
Please call 530-470-8958 to RSVP for one of our Saturday tours. Please email if you would like to know about possible homes for sale or if you would like to be on an interest list for possible openings.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
(2006)
Year Completed:
2006
Area:
11 acres (4.5 hectares)
Number of Units:
34
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
(Great Room, lounge and pool table room with fireplace, kids play, meeting, teen room (one of the more successful), guest rooms and separate workshop.)
Architect:
McCamant & Durrett Architects
Developer:
McCamant & Durrett Architects, Wonderland Hill Development Co.
Commercial Lender:
Exchange Bank, Santa Rosa, CA
Population
Members:
86
Non-Member Residents:
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes (HOA dues)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Small Town
Land Owners:
The community (HOA)
No. of Residences:
34
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
6-20% (Just getting going, lots of potential, over 70 fruit trees)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week (Common meals 6 times/week.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
(Usually have a vegarian option at meals.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
(Lots of options in vicinity, excellent public and charter school options. Strong regional home school programs.)
Nevada City Cohousing
Nevada City Cohousing
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