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Formed: 2003 Established: 2003
Cooperative Roots
Berkeley, California, Bay Area,
United States
 Cooperative Roots builds sustainable, affordable housing, empowers people to create democratic cooperatives, and strengthens local communities through shared resources and education.
 
Website: http://www.cooperativeroots.org
Contact:
Cooperative Roots
3090 King St
Berkeley, California 94703 United States
Phone: 510-486-8222
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Former/Other Names: Fort Awesome, King Street
Last Updated:10/8/2007
 
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 1 week in advance. If you'd just like to check it out and see the place, just ring the bell, or hollar at the gate.
Network Affiliations:
NASCO, Barrington Collective
Population
Adult Members:
30
Child Members:
3
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(as space permits)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
(NASCO, Barrington Collective)
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
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 
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