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Established: 1996
WindSong
Langley, British Columbia,
Canada
 WindSong Cohousing in Langley, British Coulmbia, is about 40 km east of Vancouver in the southwestern corner of Canada. The surrounding area, formerly a farming community, is now a residential suburb laced with many creeks and streams flowing into the nearby Fraser River.
WindSong has 34 townhomes along a pedestrian street covered by glass, making it ideal for easy access to the common house and for neighbourly interaction in all kinds of weather. Our 5,500-square-foot common house includes underground parking, a large kitchen and dining room, a performance stage, fireside lounge and patio. Other spaces are dedicated for guests, teens, play, arts and crafts, laundry, office, consultation, washrooms, multi-purpose use and workshop. WindSong is well-served by schools, parks, walking trails, public transportation, and nearby commercial amenities.
Our site includes 4 acres of undeveloped forest, field and wetland including a salmon-bearing stream. Our surrounding shared gardens include organic lawns, flowers, fruit trees and raised vegetable beds, children’s swings and secluded reading areas. Our property is also home to a wide variety of birds, squirrels and raccoons. About half of our homes have small private yards.
We are a mixed community of families, singles - young and old, with a diversity of income levels. We do most of our community administration, cleaning and maintenance through a participatory Community Contribution System and we make our decisions by consensus. For more information contact Alan Carpenter.
  Status: currently vibrant
Website: http://www.windsong.bc.ca
Contact:
WindSong
20543 - 96th Ave. #27
Langley, British Columbia V1M 3W3 Canada
Phone: 604-882-5337
Alan Carpenter
Phone: (604) 882-5337
Valerie McIntyre
Phone: 604-888-3831
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Last Updated:9/1/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: See Tour information at www.windsong.bc.ca for current contact information.
Network Affiliations:
Canadian Cohousing Network
Population
Adult Members:
61
Child Members:
33
Non-member Residents:
(all residents are)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(minimum 3/hrs./mo.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly strata fees)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
6 acres (2.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
34
(34 connected townhomes)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(shared meals cater to specific diet types)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(30% veg)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(prohibited in common areas)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1996
Number of Units:
34
 
 


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