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Forming Formed: 2006
This page last updated:10/29/2012
Washington Village
Boulder, Colorado,
United States
Outdoor Common Space
 Washington Village is a cohousing community in central Boulder's best historic neighborhoods. On the former site of Washington Elementary School, its park-like campus that features 33 private residences and a shared common spaces: Approximately 8,000 square feet. We have 5 different building types that are available a variety of options: lofts, flats, townhomes, single-family homes and the historic Washington Village Elementary School that has been converted into 8 condo units. So when you make your investment into Washington Village you'll have plenty of opportunities on site to accomplish your goals and engage the community. Washington Village is a LEED ND development and considered a TOD, a transit oriented development. This means that your public transportation is within walking distance and that your investment showcases to the greater community that this development has smaller ecological footprint, within walking distance to grocery, entertainment, shopping and more, and is built on the foundation of shared resources.
  Status: Phase One Available Now - Pre-selling with early bird specials
Website: http://www.washington-village.com
Contact:
Peter Spaulding
4676 Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80304 United States
Phone: 303-449-3232, 3034493232
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Links:
Washington Village: Genuine Community. Authentic Sustainability. In the Heart of Boulder
Washington Village
Washington Six virtual tour
This page last updated:10/29/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
 (By Appointment, group meets monthly)
Visitor Process: Please give call Peter Spaulding to make arrangements for you to meet the community and learn more about our future residents and homes.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
(33 total residences when complete)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(10 of the 33 residences are affordable. All affordables are reserved however we are building a waiting list.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Our members volunteer on a regular basis.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($100 membership fee)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
Number of Residences:
33
(10 of the 33 are affordable through the city of Boulder)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(To be determined)
Share Community Meals:
(Hasn't been decided)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
2013
(Projected completion for Phase I Mid-2013)
Number of Units:
We have 33 residences; 10 of which are affordable.
Square Feet in Common House:
8000
Architect:
Charles Durrett Adrian Soffer Pel-ona
Commercial Lender:
Mile High Bank
 
 
Outdoor Common Space
Members during site visit
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We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
Special thanks to the sponsors of our Art of Community Events.
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