Cambridge Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1995 Established: 1998

This page last updated:3/29/2009

Cambridge Cohousing

Cambridge, Massachusetts,

United States

Cambridge Cohousing is a community designed and developed housing project in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are a group of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, professions, and lifestyles. We are committed to creating a neighborly and cooperative community in which we know and care about one another. Children can play safely, surrounded by neighbors, and residents know that caring friends are close by. We are committed to the vitality, convenience, and diversity that is Cambridge.

Status: Completed

Website: http://www.cambridgecohousing.org/

Contact:

Cambridge Cohousing
175 Richdale Ave
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 United States
Phone: 617-661-1682

webmaster

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:3/29/2009

Visitors Accepted

(We look forward to meeting prospective members.)

Visitor Process: Please contact us well in advance. Tours may be scheduled in advance by contacting: tours-info@cambridgecohousing.org.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

:: Coho/US

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): 91 Non-member Residents: 3 (2 adults and 1 child in 2 subsidized rental units) Open to new members: Yes (When units become available for resale)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Managing Board and Community Life Committee as well as other specific committees)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes (Purchase a unit) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly condo fees determined by % interest in condo)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 41 (41 individual units) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited (Prohibited in common areas; discouraged elsewhere.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Private schools off property. Home schooling.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

1998

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

7455

Architect:

Bruce Hampton

Developer:

Oaktree Development

Commercial Lender:

Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation

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