Creekside Commons Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2004 Established: 2007

This page last updated:11/6/2012

Creekside Commons Cohousing

Courtenay, British Columbia,

Canada

We are a cohousing community of 36 homes with a variety of ages, genders, orientations, spiritual paths, and interests. Our values relate to living lighter on the planet and creating sustainable connections in our community and our city. Our 3500 sq ft common house provides laundry, guest rooms, meeting space, a dining room, and a large community kitchen for shared meals twice a week.

Website: http://creeksidecommons.net

Contact:

Pamela Munroe
#100 2202 Lambert Drive
Courtenay, British Columbia V9N1Z8 Canada

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This page last updated:11/6/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Send e-mail to our community e-mail address or to one of the contacts on our website. We require at least 48 hours notice to arrange a tour.

Network Affiliations:

Canadian Cohousing Network

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): 69 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (We have modified the consensus process to suit our needs.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Personal debt only) Labor Contribution: Expected (No formal process) Join Fee: Yes (Need to purchase a home to live in the community) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly strata maintenance fees)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 9 acres (3.6 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 36 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (various)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2007

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

3500

Architect:

Dishlevoy & Hagerty

Developer:

The community itself formed a corporation called Creekside Commons Development Inc.

Commercial Lender:

Coastal Community Credit Union

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