Communities Directory: 21st Street Co-op

21st Street Co-op

Austin, Texas,

United States

The 21st Street Co-op is a clothing-optional student owned and operated housing co-operative located at 707 W. 21st St. Austin, Texas, 78705, just a few blocks west of the University of Texas at Austin and the Drag. They are a part of the College Houses Student Cooperatives and a member of NASCO.

The 21st Street Co-op offers a unique combination of suites, walkways, balconies and landscapes. This co-op is the first building in Texas designed from the ground up to be a co-op.

Its 100 members share furnished private and double rooms joined into small suites, contributing to a close-knit community. Each suite includes a common living room, kitchenette, semi-private baths with large windows opening out onto the front or back yards. The large common dining room serves 17 meals per week to students and vegetarian options are available.

Website: http://collegehouses.coop

Contact:

Gene
707 West 21st Street
Austin, Texas 78705 United States

Last Updated:5/9/2008

Visitors Accepted

Network Affiliations:

College Houses (Texas)

Population Adult Members: 100 Child Members: 0 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new adults: Yes Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Age Focus: No Focus Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Everyone does 4 hours per week)
Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (All meals are vegetarian-friendly) Alcohol Use: Used Often Tobacco Use: Used Often	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No

Cohousing Details

Year Completed:

1974

Number of Units:

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