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Forming Formed: 2006
Washington Village
Boulder, Colorado,
United States
Redevelopment of old school
 The Washington Village in Boulder combines a unique vision with an outstanding site. Washington School is a 100 year old elementary school with high ceilings, extensive windows and offers exceptional views on a 3 acre site which is to be developed into a 34 unit cohousing community. Located at North Broadway and Cedar Street, the site is within 2 blocks of a Boulder Community Recreation Center and Community Garden. It is just two blocks from a full hospital as well as shopping center with a grocery store, bakery, coffee shop and more. You are also only seven blocks from downtown Boulder with excellent public transportation available.
The vision of the community is to provide a model sustainable environment which promotes wellness and a quality of life for proactive members through an approach focused on intergenerational and seniors which brings together the wisdom of our elders, interests in contemplative traditions and the providing of educational and arts activities.
 
Website: http://www.washington-village.com
Contact:
Terri Furman
4676 Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80304 United States
Phone: 303-449-3232 ext.206
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Links:
Washington Village: Contemplative Cohousing Community
Last Updated:5/13/2008
 
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Age Focus:
Middle Age
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Join Fee:
Yes
($100 membership fee)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
Number of Residences:
34
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
(Hasn't been decided)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(Contemplative traditions)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Buddhist
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2009
(projected)
Number of Units:
34
Square Feet in Common House:
6000
Architect:
Charles Durrett Adrian Soffer
Developer:
Wonderland Hill Development Company
Commercial Lender:
Don't know yet
 
 
Redevelopment of old school
Members during site visit
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