Meristem Cooperative :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2005 Established: 2006

This page last updated:3/9/2010

Meristem Cooperative

Kalamazoo, Michigan,

United States

Meristem Co-op is an eight-member urban housing co-op. We have a strong focus on sustainable living and community involvement.

Kalamazoo Collective Housing provides nonprofit, sustainable housing; empowers people to create democratic cooperatives; and strengthens our community through shared resources and education.

Website: http://kalamazoo.coop/meristem

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Meristem Co-op
824 Davis
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 United States

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This page last updated:3/9/2010

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Affiliations: Kalamazoo Collective Housing

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

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Population Members(adults and children): 8 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Our members are expected to contribute at least six hours of labor a week.) Regular Fees: Yes (Members pay monthly room and board fees. Contact us for details.)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: An absentee landlord Number of Residences: 1	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners (Community dinners Sunday through Thursday) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (All house purchases and dinners are vegetarian with vegan option) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No

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