The Phoenix Cooperative House :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1996 Established: 1996

This page last updated:11/9/2010

The Phoenix Cooperative House

Madison, Wisconsin,

United States

The Phoenix Co-op presently houses 26 members, both students and professionals, bringing a diverse and family-like environment to our co-op. We are located close to the Memorial Union and State Street in a spacious 1920s French chateau-style building. The house is beautified by decorative faces, a spiral staircase and a large fireplace.

The building was originally a sorority house but is now a mixed-gender housing cooperative and contains 24 bedrooms that vary in size and price ($280-$525 per month). There are two double rooms and 22 single rooms (singles can have double occupancy for an additional $50 a month). Monthly rent includes all utilities, washer and dryer, wireless internet access, and phone (local calls only). Security deposit and fees are $276, and $240 for summer sublets.

The food co-op is designed for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. The food co-op fee is $95 per month for house members and $110 per month for non-house members.

Phoenix provides a relaxed environment for members to share their outside interests. It uses a modified consensus decision-making process. We look for committed members who have a serious interest in living cooperatively and working and investing in our house.

Website: http://www.madisoncommunity.coop/house.cfm?HouseID=11

Contact:

membership coordinator
636 Langdon St
Madison, Wisconsin 53703-1104 United States
Phone: 608-256-1770, 608-256-3131

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: (MCC) , Le Chateau Co-op, Meridian Co-op

This page last updated:11/9/2010

Visitors Accepted

Affiliations: International Cooperative House (ICH)

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:: Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 25 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 Join Fee: Yes ($36- NASCO fee, $40 - MCC fee, + $200 security deposit) Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0 acres (0.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Community-controlled land trust Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (dinner is served mon-thu with brunch and dinner served on sunday) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used Often (While we are not a) Tobacco Use: Used Often (smoking only allowed in member's rooms or outside)	Social Factors

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