White Rock Crossing :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:2/15/2011

White Rock Crossing

Dallas,, Texas,

United States

White Rock Crossing is an ecohousing community located one mile from White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. We own a beautiful three-acre site with a heavily-wooded creek and a green belt at the rear of the property for privacy and beauty.

Our site is in a charming and safe Lake Highlands neighborhood. It is adjacent to a bus stop and near Dart Rail for public transportation. It is near Doctors Hospital, good schools, Northwest Highway shopping, Casa Linda shopping, and the recreation and beauty of White Rock Lake. Downtown is also nearby by auto or Dart.

We are a community of 17 townhomes built using alternative energy and the latest green technology. Homes can be one-story or two-story. This is an intergenerational community of diverse couples and singles.

Our common house faces the creek, with both a screened porch and deck overlooking the creek and green belt. In addition to a large kitchen and dining area, the common house includes guest rooms, arts and crafts room, children's play room, library, meeting room, and more. Our common features include a community garden, workshop, and children's outdoor play area.

Jim Sargent, our nationally-acclaimed builder, was chosen by the Department of Energy as the Builder of the Year for his energy-efficient homes and by the National Association of Homebuilders as the builder of the “best green concept home in America.”

Each member participates in the design of his or her own home and in all the common facilities.

We meet weekly for either a business meeting or a monthly social. Visitors are welcome.

Status: own land

Website: http://whiterockcrossing.com

Contact:

land located on the corner of Lake Highlands Rd. at 700 Easton Rd., 75218
Phone: 214-327-5529, 214 448-3222

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This page last updated:2/15/2011

Visitor Process: We meet frequently at various locations, normally in East Dallas. Visitors are welcome. For a location, please call 214-327-5529 or 214-448-3222.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (Members must qualify for home loan) Labor Contribution: Expected (as determined by consensus)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 3 acres (1.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 17 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% 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: Prohibited (prohibited in common areas)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Good public schools nearby)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2000

Architect:

Keith Covert & Assoc.

Developer:

Community Developed

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