Bay View Ecovillage :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2006 Established: 2007

This page last updated:4/5/2013

Bay View Ecovillage

Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

United States

The Bay View Ecovillage is a diverse, urban intentional community focused on social connections and environmental action. Located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, only blocks from Lake Michigan, we believe quality of life increases as our "footprint" decreases. Representing multiple different decades of experience, we have 11 members living in two duplexes.

Website: http://www.bayviewecovillage.org/

Contact:

Lauren Poppen
2846 S. Linebarger Ter.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 United States
Phone: 414-301-1641

Links:

Bay View Ecovillage: Bay View Ecovillage - Home Page

Bay View Compass: Article describing the Bay View EcoVillage

Google Docs: Article as posted in M Magazine

Google Docs: 5 year anniversary article!

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: BVE, BVEV, BayViewEcovillage

This page last updated:4/5/2013

Visitors Accepted

(Visitors are welcome to call to schedule a visit, or browse our website for other contact options.)

Visitor Process: Visitors can find more information on our website.

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): 11 (8 adults and 3 children) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (We do have 3 founders, 2 of whom own the houses we live in.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (We share meals, shovelling, a garden and other incidentals and everyone is expected to attend our weekly meetings) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.2 acres (0.1 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (We're hoping to move up to the next level this year!) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Nearly all community meals are vegetarian, gluten-free and soy-free) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (Wine is somewhat common at our meals.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Unitarian Universalist :: Quaker :: Eastern :: Protestant/Lutheran :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Buddhist :: Other Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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