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Formed: 2002 Established: 2002

This page last updated:11/7/2011

Greenhouse

Lutz, Florida,

United States

Our six-bedroom house is located in Lutz, a suburb of Tampa, Florida. Our vision is to model a more sustainable / low carbon footprint style of living within the suburban infrastructure.

Three main components we have identified are food, home energy consumption, and transportation. Our food politics are informed somewhat by vegetarianism and veganism, although more so by the local foods movement. We are in the process of building a garden, and would ideally like to grow the majority of the produce we consume. Ducks and/or chickens are a future possibility as a source of eggs and potentially meat. We aim to reduce our home energy consumption in several ways, most importantly by conservation and using human powered alternatives. When this is realistically not an option, we try to use high efficiency devices. In terms of transportation, we try to riding bikes whenever possible, or carpool.

We are dedicated to reducing reliance on fossil fuels, social justice, dismantling racisim / oppression, diy culture, simple living (no teevee), queer positive, permaculture and wildcrafting, non-violent communication, consensus.

We have weekly house meetings/check-ins to discuss any important issues, scheduling of events, and resolve any conflicts. Often followed by a game night / dinner / etc afterwards.

House projects we are currently working on, or for the near future: Our Garden, Large solar oven, Solar food dryer, Rainwater harvesting, Manual clothes washer, to name a few.

We are located 14 miles north of Tampa and about 7 miles from USF. The house is within easy walking/biking distance (couple miles) to two grocery stores, a couple of public parks, nature preserve, public library, and elementary school. There are nearby wooded areas with miles of hike-able trails.

***We are looking for new housemates / community members!***

Status: Active

Contact:

Avi
Lutz, Florida 33549 United States

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Former/Other Names: The Kings of Lutz

This page last updated:11/7/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: We have no "visitor process". If you're interested in living here, please send us a message, telling us a bit about yourself and why you are interested. We will get back with you and try setting up an interview, either in person or via the phone/internet.

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): 2 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (We are actively looking for new members at the moment.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (for most things)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Expected ~1-2hr/week, basic house chores / cleaning communal areas.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Rent will be $400/mo and will include utilities and internet. We require a $200 deposit which can either be payed up front or as an additional $50/mo for the first 4 months.)
Land and Buildings Suburban Area: 0.3 acres (0.1 hectares) (We have a good sized garden space in our front yard, a large open / wooded backyard, and a stream flowing out to a lake.) Land Owned By: An absentee landlord Number of Residences: 1 (6 bedroom house)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (We aim to grow as much of our own food as possible. Other food sources include purchasing from a CSA, farmers markets, and urban foraging.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (We prefer to eat local, organic / chemical free, and non-processed foods.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Social and moderate drinking is okay, drunkenness is not.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Anything is fine as long as doesn't involve imposing beliefs on others.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Paganism/Earth Religions :: Quaker :: Jewish :: Unitarian Universalist :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

6 bedrooms

Square Feet in Common House:

3200

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