Blackinton Village Cohousing - FREE LAND 50 Acres NetZero

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Home-sharing
  • Town/Small City

Founding year

  • 2017

What we do

We are working with design/engineering and our conceptual site plan on this south-facing site in the Berkshires, MA.
We are designing for 35 homes. Solar PV and solar hot water energy systems will be incorporated into the design.
The Land Is Free. You own it.
Community members choose the floor plan and exterior design.
Homes will range from 850 sf to 1650 sf depending on wants and needs.
Common house will be 4000-4500 sf (3 levels).
General consensus thus far is single-floor living with open floor plan all though all homes will have a full size basement.

Our Mission

We will work on the mission statement as a community once formed.

  • Purpose
  • Home-sharing
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Sustainability practices
  • Renewable energy systems

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2017
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2030
  • Started living together
  • 70 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
70

How to join

Seeking new motivated members to join our community.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please call or email for a site visit to our proposed community.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Modified Consensus

Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: $2500
Regular fees: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Workshop, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet

Dietary restriction

  • People can cook and eat what they want in their own residence

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Sustainability approach

  • Renewable energy systems

Self-produced energy

  • Over 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • 33 - 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Greenhouse / aquaponics

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Location

  • Massachusetts, United States

Blackinton Village Cohousing - FREE LAND 50 Acres NetZero

Needs and Offers

Offer
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7 months ago

Worktrade Opportunities on Big Island Hawaii

We are continuing our work-trade program at Bridge Hawaii for the right people on this beautiful 86-acre land located along the Hāmākua Coast. Ideally, we want to host those individuals who can help with the garden and who can support with build projects for up to a 3 month stay. This work-trade would include lodging, food staples, community kitchen, running hot water showers, off-grid electricity, and laundry. There is access to high speed wi-fi. We often have a car that can be reserved. We also have full bar signal strength with Verizon cellphone service. We have about 2 acres of permaculture garden that needs to be cared for including; weeding, planting, picking up mulch, some tree trimming, ect. We are currently in a building stage on the land. We have a few current grant projects we are working on and some build projects that are underway. We are an intentional community with about 8 permanent residents. There are rescue dairy cows, mini cows, mini donkeys, horses, a donkey, cats, dogs, and active bee hives. We are a drug and alcohol “free” space. A glass of wine or beer with dinner is fine, but absolutely no day drinking or parties. We have a meditation temple and many waterfall pools that are wonderful for swimming. Close to some of the nicest beaches on island. We have snorkeling gear and a kayak. Since this is an animal sanctuary, we limit the consumption of meat on the land. Fish, eggs, honey, and dairy are fine. Let me know if you’re interested by sending an email or text for our application. Maomi (801) 623-0738 ma***@*****************ii.com

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