16 families have joined to share and care for 10 acres of forest and meadow at the edge of Langley town on South Whidbey Island, walkable to Salish Sea shore (Puget Sound) and one hour north of downtown Seattle including fifteen minute ferry ride. Each family income qualifies at medium or low income level to own a 2000 sq. ft. lot (plus their equal share of the remaining 10 acres) on which to design/build their own home, under 975 sq.ft. There are 15 homes built and inhabited and 1 more home in building phase. Homes and lots will remain perpetually affordable. In addition there is a shared common house and guest cabin which can be booked for short length overnight guests.
Upper Langley is an intentional neighborhood that celebrates community, nature, ecological sustainability, and simplicity while providing perpetually affordable housing in the city limits of Langley, Washington. In the spirit of service, we benefit in the sharing of ideas, time, skills, tools, and responsibilities. We enjoy communal time while respecting individual and family needs. We honor our connection to the earth, to our neighbors both on the shared land as well as our wonderful town of Langley, and the world community.
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Make arrangements through email: up*******************@***il.com
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Generally seek agreement, but have backup methods when consensus isn’t reached.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Community government is a Home Owners Association. Modified consensus is used for decision making.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: $80
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Monthly “dues” are currently $80, for development and maintenance of shared land (forest and garden) and building maintenance, improvements and utilities (Common house, various out buildings).
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Outbuilding(s), Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit
Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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