Mountain View Cohousing Community :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:3/26/2012

Mountain View Cohousing Community

Mountain View, California,

United States

(Silicon Valley, near Stanford University and San Jose State U)

We are a group of Bay area residents 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. Fourteen households have already committed to our project. Community members are committed to living in a friendly, inclusive, and mutually supportive community.

We have approval from the Mountain View City Council for a 19-unit condominium development plus a 4,000 sq ft shared common house. Units range in size from 1360 to 2050 sq ft, with target pricing of $750,000 to $1,250,000. The common house (4000+ sq ft) will have facilities for entertainment, exercise, group dining, crafts, and a workshop.

Buildings will be "green" and energy efficient, with universal design. Space is provided for guests and a shared caregiver, if needed eventually. Our community will emphasize outdoor space for an organic garden, orchard and flowers. Parking and storage will be relegated to underground areas with elevator access.

The project was designed by members of our cohousing community via Design Workshops lead by award-winning architect Chuck Durrett (www.cohousingco.com). We are now working with a local building contractor who is preparing the construction drawings and will guarantee the construction financing. We expect the homes to be ready for occupancy in late 2013.

Status: Actively Recruiting Members

Website: http://MountainViewCohousing.org

Contact:

Please email us: inforequest@mountainviewcohousing.org
or call: 650-479-MVCC (650-479-6822)

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: Calderon Cohousing

This page last updated:3/26/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Check out our website: MountainViewCohousing.org Please email us at inforequest@mountainviewcohousing.org or phone us at 650-479-MVCC (650-479-6822).

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 Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (We require credit screening for prospective members.) Labor Contribution: Expected (Mostly meetings and committee work at this time, totalling 10-20 hrs/month (varies by individual).) Join Fee: Yes ($500, non-refundable, to become associates. Complex loan arrangement for full membership, with the total amount related to the projected market value of the unit chosen. Loans are secured and will turn into deposits at the time the units are ready for occupancy.) Regular Fees: Yes (Contributions by current members are voluntary, consisting primarily of potluck food and occasional joint recreational activities. There will be HOA dues, once we move in.)
Land and Buildings Urban (Mixture of single-family and multi-family residences in a pleasant older neighborhood with many trees.) Area: 1.1 acres (0.4 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members (Any member household that wishes to join the owner group is welcome to do so; currently 50% are part-owners.) Number of Residences: 19 (18 condominium units will be flats (single-level); one is a two-level townhouse.) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (not known at this time) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Exact number to be determined) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Vegetarian and gluten-free options probably will be included.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited (anywhere on the property)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Respect & Compassion) Educational Style(s): (none planned at this time)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

(Construction OK'd by City Council.)

Number of Units:

19 being planned

Square Feet in Common House:

4000

Architect:

McCamant & Durrett

Developer:

TBD

Commercial Lender:

TBD

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Become an Editor Current editor(s): davidmburwen, burwen, lderman, kaforrest, palopaolo

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