Arboretum Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2003 Established: 2008

This page last updated:1/10/2013

Arboretum Cohousing

Madison, Wisconsin,

United States

Arboretum Cohousing offers 40 new and retrofit homes in the midst of a tree-filled neighborhood. We're located next to the UW Arboretum and the Vilas Park Zoo, in walking distance to downtown Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Edgewood College.

Our two new multi-family buildings with 29 new homes opened in fall 2008. The common house is six thousand sq ft and includes a community kitchen, large dining room, music lounge, kids' play space, TV room, office, common laundry, a suite of two guest rooms, storage units, and exercise room. Two additional guest rooms are in another building.

Status: Built

Website: http://www.arboretumcohousing.org

Contact:

1137 Erin St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53715 United States
Phone: 608-819-2675

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This page last updated:1/10/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email or call us about individual tours or longer visits.

Affiliations: Village Cohousing Community

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): 77 Non-member Residents: 7 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Board of Directors w/President)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Four hours per month work commitment) Join Fee: Yes (Purchase a home) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly fees, vary by home)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 2.1 acres (0.8 hectares) Land Owned By: The community (Legally organized as a condominium association.) Number of Residences: 40 (31 units in 3 new buildings; the rest are existing homes) Cohousing: Yes	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: Omnivorous	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Some interest in home schooling)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2008

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

6000

Architect:

Design Coalition, Glueck Architects

Developer:

Self developed

Commercial Lender:

Anchor Bank

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