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Re-Forming Formed: 2003 Established: 2003
Ames Cohousing
Ames, Iowa,
United States
 We are a retrofit Cohousing community in Ames, Iowa, near Iowa State University. We currently consist of 3 homes, and a fourth home next door just went up for sale, which would be ideal for a family to purchase. Please see the website for the latest info.
 
Website: http://amescohousing.org
Contact:
Troy Benjegerdes
Iowa United States

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Last Updated:9/7/2008
 
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
6
Child Members:
3
Open to new adults:
Yes
(2-4 more adults welcome)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
Young Adults
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Concensus ideally, majority rules when necessary.)
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Cooking: 5hrs/month)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rent for home)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Unitarian Universalist
:: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Retrofitting
 
 


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