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Formed: 2003 Established: 2003
CHUVA (Co-Operative Housing at the University of Virginia)
Charlottesville, Virginia,
United States
 "We create good places to live!"
We are a housing co-operative for both students and non-students. We serve very low, low, and moderate-income people by providing occupant-managed housing that is as low-rent and high-quality as possible. In the houses, we share some meals, some groceries, and chores are assigned. We maintain a quiet but friendly atmosphere. CHUVA has been in existence since early 2003, and we currently rent three houses near UVA campus. We are hoping to buy a house in the next few years.
 
Website: http://www.student.virginia.edu/coop
Contact:
CHUVA
1900 Jefferson Park Ave #11
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 United States
Phone: 434-245-7083
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Links:
CHUVA website
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Last Updated:8/27/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (By appointment only, please)
Network Affiliations:
NASCO (North American Students of Cooperation)
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):
14
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(household chores are assigned)
Join Fee:
Yes
(1$ fee for joining, security deposit for room required)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly rent)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
An absentee landlord
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Vegetables grown in community garden plot)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(Houses are non-smoking)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
 
 
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