Bellingham Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1995 Established: 2000

This page last updated:8/19/2009

Bellingham Cohousing

Bellingham, Washington,

United States

The mission of Bellingham Cohousing is to work together to create a diverse multigenerational neighborhood of 33 homes on the historic Donovan Farm site. We intend to be supportive of one another, share resources, and strive to be stewards of the land. We aspire to collaborate with the larger Bellingham community to build housing for mixed-income households.

Website: http://www.bellcoho.com

Contact:

Bellingham Cohousing
2614 Donovan Ave
Bellingham, Washington 98225 United States
Phone: 360-935-2614

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This page last updated:8/19/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please contact us to let us know when you will be onsite so we can be sure to have someone show you around. Drop in visitors are welcome any day in our common house at 10:00 a.m. during our daily community coffee hour.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: 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.

Comment: Our community is in compliance with federal and Washington State laws regarding discrimination in housing

Population Members(adults and children): 64 Open to new members: Yes (See www.bellcoho.com for unit availability)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No (We are set up as a legal condominium with a homeowners association.) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Our Board of Directors serves more as representative core group.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (not applicable) Labor Contribution: Expected (9 hours per month per adult member is expected.) Join Fee: Yes (Members own their own condominium units) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly dues based on size of unit)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 5.8 acres (2.3 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Bellingham Cohousing is a condominium) Number of Residences: 33 (from 2 bedroom flats to 4 bedroom duplexes) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (we have a small volunteer community garden) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (whenever a cooking team volunteers to cook a meal) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Common meal have vegetarian options, some organic meals are prepared) Alcohol Use: Used Often (based on individual behavior, not regulated) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (based on individual behavior, not regulated)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Spiritual traditions are member-based) Educational Style(s): Private school off the property :: Home schooling :: Public schooled (based on individual choices)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2000

Number of Units:

Architect:

The Cohousing Company, McCamant & Durett

Developer:

Wonderland Hills

Commercial Lender:

Horizon Bank

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