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Formed: 2004 Established: 2007
Creekside Commons Cohousing
Courtenay, British Columbia,
Canada
 We are a cohousing community of 36 homes with a variety of ages, gender, orientation, 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 square foot common house provides laundry, guest rooms, meeting space, dining room and large community kitchen for shared meals twice a week.
 
Website: http://www.creeksidecommons.ca
Contact:
Pamela Munroe
#203 2202 Lambert Drive
Courtenay, British Columbia V9N1Z8 Canada

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Last Updated:4/8/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contacts listed on website.
Network Affiliations:
Canadian Cohousing Network
Population
Adult Members:
54
Child Members:
4
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
No
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
39% M 61% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
Yes
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:
none
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
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Other
(various)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2007
Number of Units:
36
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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