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Forming Formed: 2010
This page last updated:1/1/2013
Wissahickon Village Cohousing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
United States
WVC members explore the design process with development professionals
 Wissahickon Village emphasizes sustainable cohousing design that is integrated with the thoughtful use of resources and social integration with the wider community. Home designs will focus on green building technologies and materials such as low VOC paints, sustainable bamboo floors, metal roofs, wood from sustainable reforested locations, green kitchen cabinets, energy efficient windows, light fixtures and plumbing fixtures.
Other sustainable design features for the project would include investigating the use of passive solar concepts, geo–thermal heat as well as thermal solar for domestic hot water and photo voltaic options for electric integrated into the design concepts for present or future applications.
Developing a social and physical network that encourages creating a community for all ages will be part of the focus and design intent. Sustainable landscaping will be designed to enhance solar shading and community interaction opportunities through out the site; as well as opportunities for urban gardening.
We began membership in December 2010, and currently have 11 Full and 10 Associate Members. We're growing, seeking new members, and investors.
  Status: Evaluating opportunities in W Mt. Airy
Website: http://wissahickonvillagecoho.com/
Contact:
Abby Weinberg
United States
Phone: 267.521.2646, 215-842-0268
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This page last updated:1/1/2013
 
No Answer Regarding Visitors
 (not yet)
Visitor Process: People interested in the community should contact Abby Weinberg, Community Coordinator at abbyweinberg@alum.barnard.edu or info@wissahickonvillagecoho.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
Members(adults and children):
(not applicable, we're forming)
Non-member Residents:
(not applicable, we're forming)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(we haven't decided yet)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Join Fee:
Yes
(Full member $1000/Associate member $250)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Full member $25/month and Associate $15/month)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(Northwest Philadelphia)
Area:
1.5 acres (0.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(a local developer owns the land we are hoping to use)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(not yet)
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
(we have occasional potlucks)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Other
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Seeking Site
 
 
WVC members explore the design process with development professionals
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