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Formed: 1991 Established: 1995
Arcadia Cohousing
Chapel Hill, North Carolina,
United States
 Arcadia is a pedestrian-oriented residential cohousing community on sixteen acres of wooded land. The thirty-three individually-owned homes are clustered on five acres around the centrally-located common house. The remaining land is held in common, including woods, pond, stream, organic gardens, outdoor playspaces, and the common house with kitchen, dining area, guest rooms, playroom, office, laundry room, and storage areas. The majority of homes have a passive solar design and the common areas are handicapped accessible. We are located near rural areas about 3 miles from the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
 
Website: http://www.arcadiacohousing.org
Contact:
Arcadia Cohousing
134 Circadian Way
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 United States

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Last Updated:8/21/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Come walk the property or contact a member of the community to arrange eating with us at a scheduled common meal.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
52
Child Members:
14
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Subject to availability of housing)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
3% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Executive Committee of HOA)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Any debt remains responsibility of individual homeowner.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Wide range of activities qualify incl. manual labor, common meal cook/clean, and social event planning. 4+ hrs/month based on number of adults in household)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly HOA dues based on number of adults in household)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(Bordered by suburban and rural areas)
Area:
16.5 acres (6.7 hectares)
(Houses clustered on 5 acres)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
33
(Additional Common House)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Several members also have personal plots in community garden)
Share Community Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Vegetarian option at all meals)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(No smoking inside common house)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1999
Number of Units:
33 homes and 1 Common House
Architect:
Giles Blunden
Developer:
The community acted as it's own developer.
Commercial Lender:
N/A
 
 


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