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Formed: 1990 Established: 1992
Commons on the Alameda
Santa Fe, New Mexico,
United States
Celebration Day
 The Commons on the Alameda is a pueblo-style cohousing community on 4.5 acres at the edge of the city of Santa Fe. Construction began in 1991 and the last homes were completed in 1997. Our common house and home businesses surround the main plaza. Our 28 are homes clustered around four beautifully landscaped placitas (courtyards).
We have communal organic meals Mondays and Thursdays using local produce as much as practicable. Residents participate in the cooking and cleaning up for one meal per month; the remainder of their eight hour per month service commitment goes into various endeavors including landscaping maintenance, newsletter production, and childcare. Committee chairs (kitchen, guest room, grounds, compost) orchestrate much of the nitty-gritty. We have two community meetings per month--one to discuss and make consensus-based decisions on business items and the other to consider share on a more personal level. Every fall we host our community celebration for the greater community with tree planting, cider making, entertainment, green chili stew, and dancing. We have an orchard area with a chicken coop, fire circle, and a basketball hoop.
Many of our homeowners have rental rooms or efficiency units available. At our peak we had 25 children most under eight years of age, and the community remains focused on youngsters with group daycare provided most weekdays, babysitting provided for community events, and play areas throughout the community.
 
Website: http://www.santafecohousing.org/
Contact:
Commons on the Alamenda
2300 W Alameda, Unit D4
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507-9657 United States
Phone: 505-471-4764
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Former/Other Names: The Commons
Last Updated:5/11/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact inquiry@santafecohousing.org to arrange visits.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
70
Open to new members:
Yes
(Check website for homes for sale or rent.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Association president elected annually)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Executive Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(8 hours per month)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly assessments)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
4.5 acres (1.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Condominium Ownership)
Number of Residences:
28
(Plus one Common House)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Mondays and Thursdays)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(Prohibited in Common House and Guest Rooms)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
:: Private school off the property
:: Private school at the community
:: Home schooling
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1998
Number of Units:
28
 
 
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