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Formed: 2003 Established: 2008
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, kid's play space, TV room, office, common laundry, a suite of two guest rooms, storage units, and some unfinished space for future expansion. 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: 608-229-7906
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Last Updated:10/12/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: We have bi-weekly information sessions and site tours; check our website for details. Email us about individual tours or longer visits.
Affiliations: Village Cohousing

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
62
Non-member Residents:
5
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Board of Directors w/President)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Development Team transitioning to Board of Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Four hour pre month work commitment)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Purchase a home)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly fees TBD)
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.
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 homeschooling)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Year Completed:
2008
Number of Units:
40
Square Feet in Common House:
6000
Architect:
Design Coalition, Glueck Architects
Developer:
Self developed
Commercial Lender:
Anchor Bank
 
 
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