Minneapolis Family Intentional Community

Forming Formed: 2008 Established: 2009

This page last updated:7/5/2011

Minneapolis, Minnesota,

United States

(Near Chicago and 35th Street in Central Neighborhood)

We are a multigenerational, diverse community that is open and accepting. We are newly formed and still developing formal ownership. We are not a legally defined cooperative, yet.

Our current members are interested in sustainability, the arts, family-oriented community, social justice, nonviolent communication, slow food, gardening, and being active outdoors. Families, professionals, seniors and students—all types are welcome. We value being located where we can bike or walk to activities.

At this time, we're operating as housemates with two of our members as owners of the property. Conversion to a full co-op is desired.

We have an opening for August 1st. The available room is on the third floor. It is a pet-free, carpeted room.

Status: Looking for a new member! Available August 1st.

Website: http://groups.google.com/group/mnfic

Contact:

Mary Hoelscher
3330 Columbus Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 United States

Jared Frandson
3330 Columbus Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 United States

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:7/5/2011

Visitors Accepted

(Daily, weekly, and monthly visitors are welcome.)

Visitor Process: Please contact us with specific dates at least three weeks in advance.

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): 7 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other (modified consensus)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Yes, all members share household tasks.) Join Fee: No (Joining has no additional cost beyond monthly expenses and a deposit. Buying into full membership requires fees.) Regular Fees: Yes (All members contribute monthly to utilities and maintanence of the property. Groceries and most sundries are shared by all on a monthly basis.)
Land and Buildings Urban (A short walk from Powderhorn Park and the Midtown Global Market. Easy access to busses and bike trails.) Area: 0.2 acres (0.1 hectares) (Community garden located at the end of the street.) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Two members own the house. Buy-in option available.) Number of Residences: 1 (Property is a large home built in 1903. There are 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms, basement could be converted to an additional 2-3 bedrooms and 1 bath) Cohousing: No (Co-operative Model)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (Large, sunny lot with room to develop a garden and orchard.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Food is tasty and made with love! Shared meals accomodate all.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited (Smoking and drugs are prohibited in the house and on the property.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (We're secular humanitarians.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

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