Waterside Co-op :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2005 Established: 2005

This page last updated:1/2/2012

Waterside Co-op

Chicago, Illinois,

United States

The Waterside Co-op is a small intentional community residing in a single family home on Chicago's north side. Our intention is to be a thoughtful and caring community, full of joy, music, creativity, and caring for the people and world around us.

The house has served as community center, hosting many potluck dinner gathering (we call them "green dinners", meetings, and music nights for our wonderful neighborhood. Please visit our website for more up to date information.

Website: http://www.WatersideCo-op.org

Contact:

Waterside Co-op
4511 N Campbell
Chicago, Illinois 60625 United States
Phone: 773 931 3987

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This page last updated:1/2/2012

Visitors Accepted

(Short visits only, no overnights. Please arrange ahead of time.)

Visitor Process: Contact us if interested. Limited availability, we'll welcome you if possible.

Affiliations: Waterside Co-op

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): 4 (plus 2 part time children) Open to new members: Yes (We are currently renting rooms, becoming a roommate is similar to renting a room as a roommate in an intentional community at this point.)	Government Decision Making: Other	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (household chores & maintenance, 8hrs/month)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.1 acres (0.0 hectares) (We are part of the community involved in a 1 acre organic community garden across the street.) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (varies) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (nut free, emphasis on organic, local, mostly veg but not exclusively.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (over consumption of alcohol not ok.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other Educational Style(s): Other

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