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Forming Formed: 2008
Mountain View Cohousing Community
Mountain View, California,
United States
 We are a group of active adults who are creating a Cohousing Community at 445 Calderon Ave in Mountain View, CA (in the center of Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area). The site is approximately 1 level acre, 6 blocks from Castro St and downtown amenities (restaurants and sidewalk cafes, bookstores, the performing arts center and library), near CalTrain, the Light Rail, and Bus Depot, adjacent to Landels Elementary School, and close to the Stevens Creek Trail.
We're actively looking for others who share our vision of a supportive community, where neighbors know and care about each other, in a convenient, walkable location.
We envision a 20 unit condominium development plus a 4,000 sq ft. common house, future space for shared caregivers, and the use of green and sustainable materials. Several members are avid gardeners, so our community will emphasize outdoor space for vegetable and flower gardens and fruit trees. Parking and storage will be relegated to underground areas with elevator access.
The project will be designed by members of our cohousing community via Design Workshops lead by award-winning architect Chuck Durrett of The Cohousing Company (www.cohousingco.com). We are working with a local developer, Wayne Aozasa, who will obtain entitlements, secure construction financing, and manage the building contractor. Construction should be completed by the summer of 2012.
We are now seeking new core members to join our cohousing group. Currently we have 5 core member families committed to putting down 5% of our target unit prices that will range from $750K to $1,200K.
We will need to bring in 7 more members and increase our down payments to 10% by the start of construction in January 2011. Early members get discounts on units and participate in the design process.
The first design workshop is scheduled for the weekend of November 21 with Chuck Durrett of CoHousing Partners (www.cohousingco.com). Constuction will begin in about 18 months and completion of the community in about 36 months.
You can reach our cohousing group via email (mvcohousing@earthlink.net) or by phone (the Burwen residence) at 650-965-9590.
  Status: Activly Recruiting Members
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MountainViewCohousing/
Contact:
Mountain View Cohousing Community
c/o Dr. Susan J Burwen
1114 Blue lake Square
Mountain view, California 94040 United States
Phone: 650-965-9590
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Former/Other Names: Calderon Cohousing
Last Updated:10/5/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please email us at mvcohousing@earthlink.net or david@burwen.com
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:
Yes
(Dr Susan Jo Burwen, Ringleader)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
(HOA dues)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.1 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
(when purchased)
Number of Residences:
20
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Exact number to be determined)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(In Common Areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(Respect & Compassion)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Number of Units:
20 being planned
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
Architect:
McCamant & Durrett
Developer:
Wayne Aozawa
 
 


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