Doyle Street :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1990 Established: 1992

This page last updated:3/10/2011

Doyle Street

Emeryville, California,

United States

Doyle Street is a small urban cohousing community, with 12 units plus a common house. All units (condominiums) are currently owner-occupied. Units last sold at $435,000 - $560,000 about four years ago.

The group formed in 1990. Project completed and first occupied in spring 1992. It was designed and (until a few years ago) occupied by architects Chuck Durrett and Katie McCamant, founders of the cohousing movement in the United States; this was the second cohousing development built in the U.S.

The complex consists of two buildings. Six units and a common house are retrofitted into a brick industrial building, while three townhouse units make up an all-new building. Together they form an "L"-shape around the parking lot and courtyard, which includes a garden, children's play area, and facilities for dining outside when it's warm. A large iron gates in the courtyard can be swung out into the parking area creating a larger enclosed play or party area; this is often done on weekends.

As of March 2011, no units are for sale. One two bedroom unit will be for rent in September. Please see http://www.cohousing.org/ for the most current notice of when a unit is available.

Website: http://www.emeryville-cohousing.org/

Contact:

Doyle Street
5514 Doyle St
Emeryville, California 94608 United States

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This page last updated:3/10/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visit us by signing up for a tour through the Cohousing Association of the United States: http://www.cohousing.org/. If this is not workable, contact Adam at adamevelyn@sbcglobal.net to try to work out an alternative.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 28 Open to new members: 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 (12 hours of work days per year) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Regular condo fees, plus occasional special assessments for unanticipated expenses like roof repairs.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.3 acres (0.1 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 2 (12 units total in two adjoining buildings) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (some herbs grown in garden used for community meals; some families belong to community gardens in neighborhood and grow food for their own use there.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Three to be precise; Tuesdays, Sundays and alternating Thursdays and Fridays) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Cooks of common meals can cook what they wish so meat and fish are often on the menu, but usually a vegetarian and/or vegan option is offered. We generally avoid trans-fats and often use organic ingredients. In sum, the food is pretty yummy here because the communal meals are one of the most important factors that bond us.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (The wine club is popular. Cost of wine consumed at meals is reconciled quarterly.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (smoking is not permitted in common areas by local ordinance)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other Educational Style(s): Private school off the property (Some kids attend private schools including the tri-lingual grade school across the street. Others attend our local public schools and one resident is on the school board. A high quality city run child development center has been well utilized and is nearby. A bunch of kids attend gymnastics, martial arts and music lessons, all available in the neighborhood.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

1992

Number of Units:

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