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Formed: 2004 Established: 2005
Ant Hill Cooperative
Rochester, New York,
United States
(Plex Neighborhood)
 A Housing Cooperative in Rochester, NY.
We aim to be a supportive, affordable, and ecologically responsible place to live. We will be a place for exchange of ideas, building community, incubation of creative projects, and development a high quality of life by sharing resources.
 
Website: http://ant-hill.org
Contact:
External Co-President
960 S. Plymouth Ave
Rochester, New York 14607 United States
Links:
Ant Hill Cooperative: Our Homepage
RocWiki: Community/City info started by Ant Hill members.
Last Updated:8/12/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: We are open to visitors and travelers, if we are given notice. We welcome drop-ins for visiting, those who wish to ask about a place to stay, please contact us for visit information at least one week in advance.
Affiliations: None at this time

Population
Adult Members:
16
(9 Resident, 7 'General' Members)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
60% M 40% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
(Mostly young adults, but not on purpouse)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(2 leaders, Internal and External Presidents)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(6 Officers total)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Food/Utilities costs are shared)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Weekly Cooking sharing, +4 hours a month)
Join Fee:
Yes
($25)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Varies by Membership type)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
2 acres (0.8 hectares)
(Including gardens we don't techniclly own)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Activist Landlord, we are working to purchase it.)
Number of Residences:
2
(2 Ant Hill managed, plus various 'off house' members in local apartments)
Cohousing:
Yes
(We have Cooperative and CoHousing elements)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegan
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
Tobacco Use:
Used Often
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Number of Units:
We own no CoHousing units, but several people live in nearby apartments, using the main house as a CoHousing community center.
 
 


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