Westwood Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1992 Established: 1998

This page last updated:5/12/2013

Westwood Cohousing

Asheville, North Carolina,

United States

Westwood is an intentional community in Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in a wooded setting with 24 clustered dwellings and a common house in the center of the community. The buildings have central radiant-floor heating, a hot-water system with solar collectors on the common-house roof, and landscaping according to permaculture principles.

Website: http://www.westwoodcohousing.com/

Contact:

Westwood Contact email address
North Carolina United States

Links:

Westwood Cohousing

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: Westwood CoHousing Homeowners Association

This page last updated:5/12/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Members will give one-hour tours at mutually convenient pre-arranged times for visitors. We request a donation of $5/adult for customized tours, as an acknowledgement of members' time away from their busy schedules. Please email contactwestwood@gmail.com to arrange for a tour and receive directions to Westwood.

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): 50 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (when a house is for sale)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (four hours a month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Assessments are collected for the operating and reserve budgets)
Land and Buildings Suburban Area: 4 acres (1.6 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 24 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Prohibited in the Common House)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

1998

Number of Units:

Architect:

Jan Weigman

Developer:

Westwood Cohousing Development Corporation

Commercial Lender:

private funding

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