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Formed: 2008 Established: 2011
This page last updated:5/11/2012
The Homostead
Atlanta, Georgia,
United States
 We are an off-the-grid urban homestead and cooperative located in East Atlanta. We use solar power, rainwater catchment, and propane and woodburning stoves. Our space includes a hoop-house style greenhouse, chicken coop, and large vegetable and flower garden.
We are committed to principles of cooperative living, social justice, and building alternative, non-capitalist economies. We specifically strive towards building a space and community that is anti-racist, feminist, queer and trans-positive, anti-ableist, and in solidarity with those resisting oppression in our community and elsewhere.
We are not open to new members at this time but are always happy to meet other gardeners, homesteaders, community builders, artists and activists, and like-minded friends. We are also happy to show people around the property and host visitors for short stays.
 
Contact:
Atlanta, Georgia 30317 United States

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Former/Other Names: Open Space, Community, Cogar Community Gardens
This page last updated:5/11/2012
 
Affiliations: Hearth

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
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.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Population
Members(adults and children):
4
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
No
(Membership currently filled; open to new member as spaces open.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
(Each member is a leader.)
Leadership Core Group:
No
(Individual leadership for projects is encouraged but general decisions are shared equally.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(We contribute to a community fund for house and community expenses.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Members contribute 10-20 hrs of labor/week based on availability - there are a lot of chores to be shared.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We each contributed monthly to a shared community fund.)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(In between downtown Decatur and downtown Atlanta)
Area:
1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(Plus a few outbuildings.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
(We grow the majority of our produce and have chickens for eggs.)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Most dinners and often other meals too!)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(The house is all vegetarian. We accomodate vegan diets and generally avoid animal products beside our hens' eggs, but are not strictly vegan.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(All vegetarian, and vegan-friendly.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Up to individuals.)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Up to individuals, but no smoking indoors.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(No specific shared spiritual practices - which each have ways of practicing mindfulness in our own lives :-))
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school at the community
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
 
 
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We happily link to the following organizations, all of whom share our strong commitment to promoting community and a more cooperative world:
Cohousing The Federation of Egalitarian Communities - Communes Coop Community Cooperative Sustainable Intentional North American Students of Cooperation Global Ecovillage Network
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