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Formed: 1996 Established: 2001
This page last updated:11/21/2012
Jackson Place Cohousing
Seattle, Washington,
United States
 We are an urban cohousing community with 27 homes of eight different types, including flats and townhomes, on 1.5 acres. Residents range in age from one year to the lower 80s, with 45 adults and 17 children. Nine are renters, and the rest are owners. Decisions are made by consensus. We share meals and celebrations, and share in the upkeep of the property. We hold monthly community/business meetings and team meetings as needed.
  Status: Built and fully occupied
Contact:
Jackson Place Cohousing
800 Hiawatha Pl S
Seattle, Washington 98144 United States

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Sylvie
Phone: 206-784-5619
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Susan
Phone: (206) 782-2999
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This page last updated:11/21/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Sylvie by email a week in advance.
Network Affiliations:
Northwest Intentional Communities Association
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
63
Non-member Residents:
0
(12 renter members)
Open to new members:
Yes
(when there are vacancies)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(approx. at least 4 hrs. per month)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(homeowners dues)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.3 acres (0.5 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
27
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
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
(Public and Private)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2001
Number of Units:
27
 
 


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