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This page last updated:1/27/2011
Cedar Rock Co op
carrboro, North Carolina,
United States
 We are a community of 3 buildings(each with 3 floors, 1 apt per floor). That makes for 9 3bdrm units. We are owned by Weaver St Market which is a sister company of Whole foods. Requirements are skills and income based, then we interview. We are starting a small chicken coop and a garden in the spring. we have twice a month meetings, occasional potlucks, and monthly work days.
 
This page last updated:1/27/2011
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Totally open, shoot an email, take a tour!
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.

Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
22
Non-member Residents:
9
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
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
Join Fee:
Yes
(The fee(2-4 grand) is actually great because it goes into excrow and gains interest as a way to help when people leave :))
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
3
(3 buildings with 3 floors each. each floor containing one 3brdm 2 bth unit.)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
 
 


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