Communities Directory: Watermargin Cooperative

Formed: 1948 Established: 1948

Watermargin Cooperative

Ithaca, New York,

United States

Begun in 1948 as a radical student experiment in interracial living, Watermargin today is less politically charged but continues to educate its members, all Cornell students, about community living with members of diverse backgrounds. Many house members are very politically or socially active and bring very different perspectives to our nightly dinners together. Watermargin often sponsors speakers or events open to the Cornell community that address a variety of social issues, in keeping with the house motto, All People Are Family.

Website: http://www.watermargincoop.org

Contact:

103 Mcgraw Pl
Ithaca, New York 14850-3922 United States
Phone: 607-272-9441, (607) 272-3691

This data is based on the FIC's Communities Directory 2000 edition, www.ic.org, and/or cohousing.org.

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Population Adult Members: 18 Child Members: 5 Open to new adults: No Open to new children: No Gender Balance: 31% M 69% F	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Other Land Owned By: An absentee landlord Number of Residences: 1	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 Often Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes

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