Belterra Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2009

This page last updated:4/2/2013

Belterra Cohousing

Bowen Island, British Columbia, Vancouver,

Canada

(20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver)

Belterra Cohousing is 60% sold! Our vision of sustainable island living has captured the imagination of a diverse group of people, from 9-year old Sam (son of Kat and Cam) to retired UBC professor Paul. We are drawn to the outdoor splendor of Bowen Island, as well as our commitment to environmental stewardship and cooperative decision-making.

If you visit the Belterra Cohousing Website, you can learn more about the talents and interests of our members (“Who We Are”), find out about the next Belterra informational meeting, and see renderings of the five buildings that will grace our 10 acres with 30 energy-efficient homes overlooking Howe Sound and the Canadian Coast Range. http://www.belterracohousing.ca

Or, find us on Facebook and sign up for our monthly eNewsletter.

By Summer 2013, we will watch the the bare slope sprout with the first signs of construction, with completion anticipated by Summer or Fall 2014. At meetings, we find ourselves laughing a lot and enjoying the process of designing a community that includes community gardens, a common house, a greenhouse, a workshop and community service. The homes and other facilities are BuiltGreen standard and all have in-floor radiant heat. Each household may have up to "eight legs" for pets - that is two dogs, two cats, or one of each. There is a fairly strict non-smoking policy and we can rent our units, but are hoping to attract full-time residents who want to be partners in creating a culture of community.

The Belterra Mission Statement: To create and sustain an evolving community that embraces respect for a diverse group of ecologically accountable and socially responsible people.

Website: http://belterracohousing.ca

Contact:

info@belterracohousing.ca
British Columbia Canada

Links:

Belterra Cohousing: Belterra: What, When, Where and Why!

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What is a Home? Introducing Belterra and Cohousing

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This page last updated:4/2/2013

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

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 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (Members must qualify for a mortgage or live on Bowen Island and qualify for a "non-market" rate home in the community.) Join Fee: Yes ($100 to become an associate member and access all group communications)
Land and Buildings Small Town (Belterra is a 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) and a 10 minute walk from Snug Cove where the car ferry docks.) Area: 10 acres (4.0 hectares) (Belterra is bordered by 40 acres of municipal parkland and privately held lands that are mostly open space) Land Owned By: The community

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

(Please visit the Belterra website to meet us and consider attending an information meeting)

Number of Units:

30 units in five buildings, plus a common house, gardens, workshop and greenhouse. Planned completion in Summer 2014

Square Feet in Common House:

3500

(Including indoor and outdoor kitchen, guest rooms, lounge with wood burning fireplace, dining room, child play area and activity rooms.)

Architect:

Mobius Architecture www.mobiusarchitecture.ca

Developer:

Cohousing Development Consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca and Burtnick Enterprises www.belbuilders.ca

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