Loblolly Greenway Cohousing (LGC) :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2012 Established: 2012

This page last updated:2/13/2013

Loblolly Greenway Cohousing (LGC)

Gainesville, Florida,

United States

LGC is a 3 acre site situated in a densely wooded area in the population center of Gainesville, Florida, near the intersection of NW 34th Street and University Avenue. Adjacent to the East is the Hogtown Creek Greenway, a major community amenity. We are two blocks from a major shopping center, three block from the University of Florida, three blocks form Littlewood Elementary School and nine blocks from Westwood Middle School. The site already has two single family homes. The final size of LGC is unspecified at this time but will likely consist of 10-20 families. Gainesville and Alachua County are leaders in sustainable development. At LGC this will be reflected in solar power generation for community use and export, organic gardening and composting operations, rain water conservation for grey water usages and a community dinning hall, activity center and laundry. LGC governance is initially by an executive committee of the two existing families. Governance will evolve as the community grows and matures. The target date for the opening of the community is 2014-2015.

Contact:

Gary C Hankins, LGC Executive Director
3326 NW 5th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32607 United States
Phone: 352-262-9038, 352-373-9544

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This page last updated:2/13/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact our Executive Director, Gary Hankins.

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): 6 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (If they can meet the buy-in commitment.) Labor Contribution: (May be modified in the future.) Join Fee: Yes (Required toward cost of land and common structures. Financial details pending further planning.) Regular Fees: Yes (Financial details pending further planning and the community grows and matures.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 3 acres (1.2 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members (The current residents on the land own all of the land.) Number of Residences: 15 (May vary from 10-20 depending on the wishes of the community and the site plan approval process.) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (Will evolve as community grows and matures.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Will evolve as community grows and matures.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (This is an individual decision.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (There are no community based religious rituals) Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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