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This page last updated:4/7/2013

The Chicago Collective

Chicago, Illinois, Ravenswood,

United States

Cooperative housing for eco-conscious folks

We are a cooperative rooted in yoga and meditation traditions living lightly on the Earth. We strive for a carefree, car-free life based on healthy communication, organic communal meals

(some f2f, some on-the-go) and personal growth.

Our co-op is in the Ravenswood neighborhood just a few blocks from the CTA Brown Line, the Ravenswood Art Corridor and two parks.

If you're curious, drop us a line to get the conversation started. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll get back to you shortly.

Website: sites.google.com/site/thechicagocollective/

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This page last updated:4/7/2013

Visitors Not Accepted

(Sorry, no space for visitors in the current co-op)

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

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): 3 (adults) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Labor Contribution: Expected (Generally 30 mins/wk for household duties) Join Fee: Yes (Security deposit) Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: An absentee landlord Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals (Community meals are prepared by the community and eaten together or separately as schedules permit.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (Community meals are organic and vegetarian.) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Use of alcohol or other substances is very light to non-existent. Use otherwise wouldn't be a good fit.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (yoga, meditation) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eastern (primarily eastern, open to other (progressive) traditions) Educational Style(s): Other

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