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Forming Formed: 2010 Established: 2010
This page last updated:5/13/2011
Gagetown Sustainability Complex
Gagetown, Michigan,
United States
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 A 20,000 sq ft school building to be retro-fitted to 110% sustainable. Situated in Gagetown, MI, the school sits on 2.9 acres.
Complete with commercial kitchen and a 5,000 sq ft gymnasium with a concert size stage, it is wired throughout with CAT-5e ethernet and RG6 coax. A near-perfect setup for a home automation tech install.
Seeking like minded individuals or families who would like to invest sweat equity into this endeavor. The is no obligation to share in food or finances, but a schedule of tasks and labor will be split amongst the group.
Property is owned outright, so ongoing expenses are already kept to a minimum.
There is no plans to turn on any utilities (accept internet). Current plans for utilities consist of Solar, Wind, and BioFuel technologies.
There is currently 3 people working on this project, they are all techs/engineers.
Please checkout the website at www.mmance.com for a link to the Gagetown School page.
  Status: Forming
Contact:
Marc Mance
14594 Southfield Rd
Allen Park, MI, Michigan 48101 United States
Phone: 248-479-1245
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Pictures the day I bought the site.: This place is unbelievable
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:5/13/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: I am currently re-working a website to share more about my ideas for sustained living. Will update here soon.
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):
1
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(Don't know yet, waiting to see what response I get.)
Number of Residences:
1
(Building is 20,000 sq ft)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Year Completed:
63
Number of Units:
1
Square Feet in Common House:
20000
Architect:
Was originally a grade school.
Developer:
N/A
Commercial Lender:
Private Investor
 
 
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