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Formed:
2002
Established:
2005
Nevada City Cohousing
Nevada City
,
California
,
United States
(United States)
Website:
www.nccoho.org/
Contact:
at Chief Kelly Rd and West Broad St.
Address Status:
Good as of 2/21/2008
info [at] nccoho [dot] org

We are 34-unit cohousing community located walking distance from a lovely Sierra Nevada Foothill town. Over 6 of our 10 acres is dedication open space. Initiated by architects Katie McCamant & Chuck Durrett in 2002; move-in 2005.

We are 84 (+2) people altogether- 56 adult members, 30 kid members. This includes: 17 elder members (55+), 12 single adult households, 19 households with kids.

Our community features many sustainable features including photovaltaic solar for every home and the common house, built with sustainability forested lumber, hydronic heating system, very energy efficient, heathly homes.

Email us if you would like to know about possible homes for sale or be on an interest list for possible openings.

Status: Occupied and operational.

Former/Other Names:
Broad Street Commons
Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Last Updated:
2/22/2008
Visitors Accepted
(Every Other Month Tours. 1st Sat every 2 mos.)
Visitor Process:
Please call (530) 265-6312 to RSVP for one of our Saturday tours. Or Email us to find out about any resales 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
Adult Members:
56
Child Members:
30
Non-Member Residents:
Gender Ratio:
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
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
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Friendly:
Yes (Of course)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Specific Path(s):
Educational Style(s):
(Lots of options in vicinity, excellent public and charter school options. Strong regional home school programs.)
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Current Editor(s): cohousing, nccoho
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