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Formed: 2003 Established: 2003
This page last updated:5/8/2009
Cooperative Roots
Berkeley, California,
United States
(Bay Area)
 Cooperative Roots builds sustainable, affordable housing, empowers people to create democratic cooperatives, and strengthens local communities through shared resources and education.
 
Contact:
Cooperative Roots
3090 King St
Berkeley, California 94703 United States
Phone: 510-486-8222
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Cooperative Roots
3088 King St.
Berkeley, California 94703 United States

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Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: Fort Awesome, King Street
This page last updated:5/8/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (please contact us first)
Visitor Process: Email or call; if you would like to spend a few nights with us please ask at least one week in advance. If you'd just like to check it out and see the place, just ring the bell, or holler at the gate.
Network Affiliations:
NASCO, Barrington Collective
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
33
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
(as space permits)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(modified consensus)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Workshifts for regular household duties 5+ hours per week, and additional work in building our organization.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(board and 'dues' to cover housing and community expenses)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.3 acres (0.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(nonprofit corporation)
Number of Residences:
2
(3090 and 3088 King St.)
Cohousing:
No
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
Dietary Practice:
Vegetarian only
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 
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We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
Special thanks to the sponsors of our Art of Community Events.
NICA Common Circle Permaculture Classes Lafayette Morehouse