Honolulu Housing Hui :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:11/27/2011

Honolulu Housing Hui

Honolulu, Hawaii,

United States

Honolulu Housing Hui L.L.C seeks to create an affordable, ecologically-minded community in Honolulu that provides a vibrant setting for children and families to grow, promotes shared resources and responsibility among families and integrates Hawai‘i’s unique natural beauty.

Ohana:

In our community, we will focus on families, not things. The architectural design of our community will encourage families to relax together and children to play together. We will accommodate families as they grow and change.

We believe strongly in the sharing of physical resources so that families are not overburdened with storage requirements and spending for common items. An indoor-outdoor common space will be available for BBQs or potlucks, music practice, and childrens’ play. If finances permit, we would love to build a shared guest house or office space.

Ecology:

Ample green and outdoor living space is vital for our well-being. We will encourage sustainability through the use of solar energy, recycling and composting and the creation of a community garden. Our landscape design will integrate with the natural disposition of our site to minimize water use. Our homes will be open and breezy so that we may benefit from Hawai‘i’s invigorating tropical climate.

Affordability:

We will strive to make participation in our community as affordable as possible. Our target cost is $500,000 per family.

Self-Governance:

We will be a participatory community in which all families adopt roles as builders and caretakers of our community. All families will contribute to the construction and maintenance of our site, keeping it safe and beautiful.

Status: Building

Website: http://honoluluhousinghui.org

Contact:

Evan Anderson
3029 Lowrey Ave
Apt H3216
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 United States
Phone: 808-389-0270

Links:

http://honoluluhousinghui.org

Honolulu Housing Hui Facebook Page

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This page last updated:11/27/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Construction will begin in 2nd quarter of 2012. Come see our dream come true!

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): 80 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Join Fee: Yes ($800) Regular Fees: Yes ($100/mo)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.5 acres (0.2 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 30 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Building

Year Completed:

2013

Number of Units:

Architect:

DeForest Architects, Schemata Workshop, Collaborative Studio

Developer:

Greg Hatcher

Commercial Lender:

Cottage Capital

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