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Formed: 1988 Established: 1994

This page last updated:5/24/2012

Puget Ridge Cohousing

Seattle, Washington,

United States

Puget Ridge cohousing in an urban cohousing community with 23 households on 2.4 acres in West Seattle. Our units are cedar-sided duplexes and triplexes that face one another in a village-like setting. The front porches open onto courtyards and common areas, making it easy to visit neighbors, watch children and share our lives.

Our 4000-square-foot common house has a kitchen, living room, playroom, guest room, shop, laundry, and a wonderful outdoor patio. We share meals 2-3 times a week there.

Website: http://pugetridge.net

Contact:

Puget Ridge Cohousing
7020 18th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98106 United States
Phone: 206-763-3450

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This page last updated:5/24/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please send an email to prcatours@hotmail.com and we can arrange a tour.

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): 55 (includes 13 kids) Non-member Residents: 6 (consists of renters, exchange students, au pairs) Open to new members: No	Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: No (Work gets done through committees and task force groups.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Work gets done through committees, work parties, and chore sign-ups.) Regular Fees: Yes (Homeowners fees)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 2.5 acres (1.0 hectares) Number of Residences: 23 (23 units in duplexes and triplexes.) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (I don't know a percent, but we have a beautiful and lush community garden which members eat freely from and which we use for community meals.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (There is one night a week for a young families meal and two meals a week for the community at large.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Prohibited (Not allowed in common areas.)	Social Factors Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled (Education is up to each individual family.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

1994

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

4000

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