We are a suburban cohousing community on 2.2 acres in Pleasant Hill, California, (near Walnut Creek, east of San Francisco). We have 32 self-sufficient townhouse-style units along with a common house (kitchen/dining room, sitting room, laundry, and kids’ room), workshop, organic garden, kiln, pool, and hot tub. We used energy efficient green building features in our original design and added photovoltaic solar panels after move-in. A hiking/biking trail, an elementary school, and various shops are all nearby. We moved in fall 2001.
Intergenerational cohousing. You can read our Vision and Community Framework here: http://phch.org/vision-framework.htm
if and when a unit is for sale or rent. More info here: http://phch.org/findoutmore.htm
We have monthly tours on the first Sunday of the month (most months). Please see our website for more information: http://phch.org/findoutmore.htm
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.
Executive Committee elected each year
modified consensus, with voting backup procedure
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes (1 hrs/week)
Work 4 hours/month or buyout. Actively serve on at least one committee.
Homeowners Association dues, see here https://phch.org/ourhomes.htm
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Large Scale Kitchen, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
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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