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Formed: 2006 Established: 2012

This page last updated:4/16/2012

Clearwater Commons

Bothell/Mill Creek, Washington,

United States

Clearwater Commons is an intergenerational residential community, with participants ranging from small children to elders. Members share an intention of living a lifestyle that sustains a balance between individual and community needs and the natural ecosystem.

Clearwater Commons began forming in June 2006 when a group of families purchased a 7.4-acre site on North Creek, 11 miles north of the Seattle, Washington, city limits. The site includes wetlands, wooded spaces, and a salmon stream. As of May 2012 there are four completed and occupied homes, a common shop and a 300sf passive guest house.

When complete the community will have 16 residences (a mix of two and three-bedroom town homes and single family residences) plus a common house. Five families currently reside here; eleven home sites are available for sale.

The physical design of the community represents our underlying values of community and low-impact development. Pedestrian walkways, community gardens, benches, shared shop, tool and storage sheds, and play spaces reflect our desire to interact with neighbors through the natural course of our days.

The inspiration for this community grew from founding members’ involvement in The Clearwater School, located across the street. Our shared experience with the school encourages us to allow the structures for community meetings, gatherings, and events to evolve through our daily interactions, rather than follow a preset or mandated framework.

We take on a responsibility to act as stewards of our land—-restoring and enhancing the natural environment, including the stream, wetlands, habitat, and wildlife. We value relationships between individuals, families, and our environment, and promote a lifestyle that will promote and sustain these relationships. We trust each family to make decisions that are aligned with our intent of sustainability and that balance individual autonomy and community needs. We expect that the specific commitments of our community will change over time, and we wish to avoid hard and fast rules. We value communication and discussion and take the time needed to voice, discuss, and understand diverse perspectives in order to reach informed and conscious decisions.

Status: Five homes completed.. Eleven home lots available for sale.

Website: http://www.clearwatercommons.com

Contact:

Tom Campbell
1415 196th St SE
Bothell, Washington 98012 United States
Phone: 206-919-7449

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This page last updated:4/16/2012

Visitors Accepted

(By appointment)

Visitor Process: Email or phone and request a visit to see our property and/or attend community meetings. Check our website for open houses.

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): 15 Non-member Residents: 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We strive for consensus, allowing time to understand all points of view. Use majority rule rarely if complete agreement is not possible.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No (Individuals or committees take on specific tasks as needed.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Expect members to contribute to our community depending on their interests, skills and time. We expect specific commitments to change over time and do not prescribe specific time commitments by members.) Join Fee: Yes (Must pay for an LLC share or purchase home unit when available.) Regular Fees: Yes (Regular condominium dues and expenses, i.e. utilities, maintenance, etc.)
Land and Buildings Suburban Area: 7.4 acres (3.0 hectares) (Over 4 acres is protected wetland/wildlife habitat.) Land Owned By: Other (Units and building lots owned by individuals. Majority of land and common house owned by community.) Number of Residences: 16 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Unknown. Will have large common garden space.) Share Community Meals: Rarely (We do not prescribe a set number of community meals, but welcome spontaneous and planned gatherings that members initiate.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Many members place high value on organic, local food.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Tobacco smoking is prohibited in common indoor and outdoor areas.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Other (Each family makes their own educational choices. Many of us are associated with The Clearwater School across the road, but there is no expectation of future residents to enroll their children in that school.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

(First phase of five homes completed May 2012.)

Year Completed:

2012

(First phase of five homes. Eleven homes lots remaining to sell and build.)

Number of Units:

Architect:

Banyon Tree Design, Seattle WA

Developer:

Cascade Built, Seattle WA

Commercial Lender:

Cobalt Mortgage

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