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Formed: 1988 Established: 1993
This page last updated:2/24/2010
Southside Park Cohousing
Sacramento, California,
United States
At our retreat in Lake Tahoe
 
 
Contact:
Southside Park Cohousing
434 T St
Sacramento, California 95811 United States
Liz Stevenson

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Former/Other Names: River City Cohousing
This page last updated:2/24/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please write and make an appointment first.)
Visitor Process: Email the contact person and set up a time to visit. There are also guided group tours on occasion, with tours of several cohousing communities. See cohousing.org for more details.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
55
Open to new members:
Yes
(Only open if homes are available to buy or rent.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Varies.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We have HOA dues, like any other condo.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.3 acres (0.5 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
25
(Attached.)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Special diets are accomodated as well as possible at common meals. Not every diet is accomodated at every meal.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(No smoking is allowed in the common house. Individual residences set their own policies.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(We have many people who define themselvbes as on a spiritual path, but no formal organization. All are welcome.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1993
(5th cohousing group built in the USA)
Number of Units:
25
Square Feet in Common House:
2300
(No guest rooms.)
Architect:
Mogavero Notestine & Associates
Developer:
Ergos (defunct)
 
 
At our retreat in Lake Tahoe
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