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Re-Forming Formed: 2007
Auburn Ecohousing
Auburn, California,
United States
(Pursuing a single green urban building, to retrofit for green loft-type residences)
 After working since March 2007 to find an appropriate site, our small group of "pioneers" has finally decided to work towards securing a more urban site near the downtown area of Auburn. The site currently has a green built, large single three story structure, which hasn't been completed inside. It would require retrofitting for approximately 18-20 loft-type residences, as well as a Common area with fully equipped kitchen, dining room and guest rooms, and outdoor space for vertical or in ground organic gardens.
The site is in walking distance to stores, shops, the train station, library and post office and a public bus stop.
The population of Auburn is 12,000, and including the outskirts is 40,000. Our highest priority is sustainable construction: green, environmentally friendly, using solar power.
  Status: Waiting on Property approval
Website: http://www.auburncohousing.com
Contact:
Leslye Janusz
Auburn, California 95603 United States

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Former/Other Names: Auburn cohousing
Last Updated:1/15/2010
 
Visitors Accepted
 (we are waiting approval of a site, but we welcome visitors to contact us.)
Visitor Process: We are in active recruitment mode and are seeking new members who may be interested in a different approach to entering cohousing that is initially low risk and low cost. Send email if you're interested in receiving more information and/or meeting with the current group.
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):
(Regular and Associate members. Community not built yet.)
Non-member Residents:
(NA)
Open to new members:
Yes
(contact us for Orientation to New Members process)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Executive Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Members are expected to work on the development and design of the project and contribute labor to the common areas and events.)
Join Fee:
No Answer
(Not at this time)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Quarterly Membership Dues and Investment opportunities)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(Auburn is a small town, but building site has more urban feel.)
Number of Residences:
20
(Would be loft-type residences in one building)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
(we will know when we acquire the land.)
Share Community Meals:
(we expect to eat together frequently in the future.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
(NA)
Dietary Practice:
(NA)
Alcohol Use:
(No policy developed yet.)
Tobacco Use:
(No policy developed yet.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
(no particular spiritual path)
Educational Style(s):
(no particular education option)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Seeking Site
(Have specific site we're working on acquiring.)
Number of Units:
NA
Architect:
NA
Developer:
NA
Commercial Lender:
NA
 
 


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