Stony Brook Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2006

This page last updated:2/20/2010

Stony Brook Cohousing

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts,

United States

We are seeking individuals and families to join our urban cohousing community. We are rehabbing the historic Blessed Sacrament Church in the Hyde Square neighborhood of Jamaica Plain (Boston). It's a great time to get involved, because members are currently designing the facility with the architect, making decisions about which environmentally friendly materials will be used and more.

The building is a very short distance from public transportation, many public parks, restaurants, and other urban amenities.

Jamaica Plain is an historic neighborhood on the south edge of Boston with a very diverse population, wonderful green open spaces including Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum, a thriving artist community, and excellent restaurants.

We intend to have a diverse, multi-generational community that is a model of urban sustainable development for living lightly and happily on the earth.

We will participate in the wider community in a way that is welcoming, respectful, and mutually beneficial.

Status: disbanded; lost site

Website:http://stonybrookcohousing.org (Bad web address)

Contact:

Kristen Simmons
Stony Brook Cohousing
PO Box 300601
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130 United States
Phone: 617-648-0568

Links:

http://www.stonybrookcohousing.org

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Former/Other Names: Ecovillage at JP

This page last updated:2/20/2010

Visitors Accepted

(We have not yet begun construction. Please visit our website to learn more about public events. Or call! We'd love to hear from you.)

Visitor Process: Contact us at 617-648-0568 or kristen@stonybrookcohousing.org

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 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 (Members will share in the maintainance of the community, for both cost savings and community building. We anticipate about 10 hours a month will be required per household.)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 37 (anticipated) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Share Community Meals: (We hope to eat together about 2 times a week after we move in.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Common meals will include a vegetarian and/or vegan option.) Dietary Practice: (Members include omnivores and vegans, and a range in between.) Alcohol Use: (Alcohol is enjoyed by some members, but not all.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (Smoking is prohibited in community buildings and grounds.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (We have no common practice, other than tolerance and appreciation for each other.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Individual members practice the following traditions: agnostic, jewish, protestant, UU, and unknown) Educational Style(s): Other (Residents make their own choices about education options. Currently, school-aged members are attending the Boston Public Schools.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Site Optioned

Number of Units:

We anticipate 37 units

Architect:

Mostue & Associates, Kraus Fitch Architects (visioning and pre-design)

Developer:

Stony Brook Cohousing, in partnership with Rees-Larkin Development

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