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Formed: 1992 Established: 2000
Cohousing Co-operative
Cascades,
Australia
(Hobart, Tasmania)
Looking South to the Common House
 On the slopes of the mountain in Hobart, Tasmania a small cohousing project was completed in 2001 for low income Tasmanians. Organised as a Housing Co-operative, residents underwrite their non-equity housing with both rent and work in management, weeding and maintenance.
We are particularly proud of our environment for children. Only 6km from the GPO there is little between us and the Tasmanian west coast, and then ocean all the way to South America.
 
Website: http://www.cohousingcoop.org
Contact:
Secretary
201 Strickland Ave
Cascades, 7004 Australia
Links:
Cohousing Co-operative Ltd: Information for Prospective Members
Last Updated:5/15/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: contact us via the webpage http://www.cohousingcoop.org/howtoapply.html
Affiliations: Cascade Cohousing

Population
Adult Members:
15
Child Members:
20
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
30% M 70% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(AUD $1.00)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Residency Subscription or Rent)
Land and Buildings
Other
(Urban fringe/Forest)
Area:
4 acres (1.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(mixed, wholly own block & State government)
Number of Residences:
12
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
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
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):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Number of Units:
12
Architect:
James Morrison and Yvette Breytenbach
Developer:
Cohousing Co-operative and the Department of Housing, Tasmania
 
 
Looking South to the Common House
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