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This page last updated:7/26/2011

Vashon Cohousing

Vashon, Washington,

United States

We are a cohousing community of 19 families occupying 18 detached residences (17 single-family units and 1 duplex). We are located a quarter mile from the Vashon town center. Vashon is an island in Puget Sound, and is about 40 minutes (by a combined bus or car and ferry trip) from downtown Seattle.

We enjoy our19 children (from 3 mos. to 17 yrs.), organic gardening, spontaneous potlucks and gatherings, commemorating our twenty-year history, and tending our beautiful 13 acres.

Website: www.vashoncohousing.com

Contact:

Vashon Cohousing
10421 SW Bank Rd #20
Vashon, Washington 98070 United States
Phone: 206-463-4053

Tim Morrison

Pam Bredouw
10421 SW Bank Road, #15
Vashon, Washington 98070 United States
Phone: 206-463-3393

Links:

http://www.vashoncohousing.com

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Former/Other Names: Vashon Island Cohousing

This page last updated:7/26/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: To arrange a visit, contact Tim Morrison at the email address given above.

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): 51 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: No (All units are currently occupied.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (3 hour/month work party in addition to at least one committee assignment) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly dues are currently $80/unit)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 12.8 acres (5.2 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 18 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Other

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2001

Number of Units:

Architect:

We did it ourselves.

Developer:

We did it ourselves.

Commercial Lender:

We did it ourselves.

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