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Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:3/5/2011

Toronto EcoHousing Community

Toronto, Ontario,

Canada

We are a small group of people in downtown Toronto pursuing the development of a cohousing community and actively seeking new members.

It is our hope to come together with like-minded people to live simply, peacefully and co-operatively. We want to live meaningful lives and be connected to and supported by those around us. We want to raise our children in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe in an ecologically sustainable lifestyle and incorporate environmentally responsible choices as often as possible.

We cherish and support diverse ages, ethnicities, interests, abilities, incomes, relationships and spiritual beliefs. We strive to be conscious of our words and actions and to be mindful in all of our relationships. We are cultivating a non-judgmental environment based on compassion and acceptance. We are committed to consensus decision-making.

We are seeking a location in the central to west end area of downtown Toronto. We envision a community of 20 to 30 households with mixed unit sizes. We are very interested in green building and possibly LEED certification. We would like to incorporate some affordable housing as well. Green and natural spaces are very important to us. We cherish our individual paths of growth, creativity and spirituality. We hope to create a peaceful and loving home that allows for individuality and privacy while fully embracing the joys and benefits of community life.

Please contact us for more information or to come to our next information session. We look forward to connecting with you!

Website: http://www.torontoecohousingcommunity.ca/

Contact:

Claire Ward
Toronto, Ontario Canada

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

This page last updated:3/5/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: We have public information sessions and welcome anyone interested. Please contact for details.

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 Members(adults and children): 15 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (All members join a committee when possible) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Annual membership fee of either $240 or $200, depending on whether single or couple (family) and $5 per member per meeting)
Land and Buildings Urban Number of Residences: 25 (We are striving for a range between 20 and 30) Cohousing: Yes (Every houshold will have their own unit, with a strong focus on the shared communal space)	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 (Some members are vegetarian, some have diet restricitions. A strong interest in organic, local and sustainable agriculture.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (We are open to people of all diet choices. We strive to be conscious eaters regardless of our choice of diet.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Open to all forms of spirituality.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Paganism/Earth Religions Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Our children are attending/will attend public alternative schools. We are open to all education styles, including home schooling.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

Number of Units:

Envisioning 20 to 30 units.

Become an Editor Current editor(s): Cla

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