Casa Verde Commons :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1997 Established: 2002

This page last updated:2/11/2013

Casa Verde Commons

Colorado Springs, Colorado,

United States

Website: http://www.casaverde.us/

Contact:

Casa Verde Commons
1355 Lindenwood Grove
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 United States

Links:

http://www.casaverde.us

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Former/Other Names: Colorado Springs Cohousing Community

This page last updated:2/11/2013

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Affiliations:

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

:: 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.

Population Members(adults and children): 88 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Everyone expected to be involved on community teams and community workdays.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Community dues and HOA fees.)
Land and Buildings Urban (1.5 miles from downtown.) Area: 4 acres (1.6 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 34 (15 buildings, 34 residential units) Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Small community garden) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Sundays and one week day) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Primarily carnivorous, substantial number of vegetarians) Alcohol Use: Used Often Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Tobacco not allowed in common house.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Private, individual choice) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Primarily public schooled.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2003

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2887

Architect:

Synergy Design

Developer:

Wonderland Hill Development Co.

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