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Formed: 1998 Established: 2000
This page last updated:12/3/2008
Takoma Village Cohousing
Washington, District Of Columbia,
United States
Commonhouse Tower
 Takoma Village is the first urban cohousing community in the greater metro Washington, DC, area. We have forty-three attached flats, duplexes, and townhouses, plus the common house. Units range from one bedroom with a den to four bedrooms with a full basement. The common house includes two guest rooms, children's room, game room, office, living room, laundry room, exercise room, dining room, and workshop.
We are located one and a half blocks from the Takoma Metro Station and within easy walking distance of shopping on Georgia Avenue in DC and in Old Town Takoma Park, Maryland. Most residents commute by public transportation or bicycle. Many work at home full or part time. Residents range in age from just born to almost 90 and are well distributed across that range.
We have many energy-efficient systems and green materials. All units received the Energy Star rating.
We maintain a notification list and occasionally have units for sale or rooms for rent. If you are interested in living in our community, please contact us. We are always delighted to meet new friends.
  Status: Established. Eight Years Old.
Contact:
Takoma Village
6827 4th St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20012-1945 United States
Phone: 202-545-0130
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Steve Pretl
Phone: 202-413-8351
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Anna Amato
Phone: 202-726-0736
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This page last updated:12/3/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact Steve Pretl at stevep@takomavillage.org to arrange a visit. We do regular orientations for people who live in the area and specially arranged tours for those who don't. We also keep a list of people who are waiting for a unit to become available.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
88
Non-member Residents:
5
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
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Yes, 4 hours a week is recommended.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly association fees for maintenance of common areas and shared expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.4 acres (0.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
43
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2001
Number of Units:
43
Square Feet in Common House:
3700
Architect:
EDG Architects
Developer:
Don Tucker, ECO Housing
Commercial Lender:
Industrial Bank
 
 
Commonhouse Tower
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