Serene pathway surrounded by lush trees at Wasatch Commons community.

Wasatch Commons

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Home-sharing
  • Urban

Founding year

  • 1994

What we do

Wasatch Commons balances the traditional advantages of home ownership with the benefits of shared common facilities and ongoing connections with our neighbors. Our community consists of 26 clustered townhouses located on 4.5 beautiful acres near downtown Salt Lake City. Members cooperate to maintain the land and collectively perform the common chores. Most community members own their homes; and a few homes are rented. Go to our Facebook Page to learn about availability or tours. We participate in the annual Cohousing Open House each April. e-mail us at wa************@***il.com to learn more.

Our Mission

Wasatch Commons is a cohousing community committed to sustainability, conservation, and connection.

  • Purpose
  • Home-sharing
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Activities
  • Property management

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 1994
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 1998
  • Started living together

Gallery

  • 50 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
59

How to join

We have one 2-bedroom house come up for sale summer 2024. Follow our Facebook Page for postings.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

We sometimes allow visitors. Please contact wa************@***il.com to make arrangements, the sooner the better. We request a donation or a minimum of $30 or-whatever you think. Please clean up and put laundry in the machine before leaving. We look forward to meeting you. No smoking in or near common house.

Primary decision-making authority

  • All Community Members Together

The whole membership decides collectively.

Decision-making process

  • Full Consensus

Everyone must agree before moving forward.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Conflict resolution approach

We are learning about Sociocracy.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • 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

Regular fees: $0
Labor: Yes (1 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
4 hours a month plus 1 All Community Meetings. Work is essential to the success of our community.
HOA Fee is from $100-$300 month

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

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Dietary restriction

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

Community activities and engagement

  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Family-focused (many children and parents)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

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

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Community type

  • Cohousing

    Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
    interaction while maintaining independence.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • Up to 33%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    4.5 acres

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Location

  • Utah, United States

Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Real Estate For Sale
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