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Formed: 1999 Established: 1999
Mariposa Grove
Oakland, California,
United States
 Mariposa Grove is an activism and arts community in north Oakland, organized as cohousing. The four adjacent houses contain 8 apartments as well as shared space for many meals, creative pursuits and collaborations, office space, workshop, gardens, etc. We've rebuilt severely deteriorated houses into a place where creativity inspires social change, activism inspires creative collaboration, and everyone is actively engaged in the urban fabric we inhabit. We engage in art parties, theater, fire performance, singing, and community organizing, sometimes together at home, sometimes separately with others in the broader community. Friends have bought another large house next door and we are in the process of expanding the community.
 
Website: http://www.healthyarts.com/mariposagrove/
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Mariposa Grove
Oakland, California 94608 United States

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Last Updated:11/7/2008
 
Visitors Not Accepted
Population
Adult Members:
11
(population #'s do not include new house of 7)
Child Members:
5
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(When we have empty units only.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
45% M 55% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(To buy into development entity, and when converted, to buy condo.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Rent to development entity)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.4 acres (0.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
(mixed with new house)
Number of Residences:
8
(4 buildings (6 condos, collective house duplex & common house))
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:
Primarily vegetarian
(common meals always vegetarian)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Retrofitting
Year Completed:
2004
(year common house renovations finished)
Number of Units:
8
Square Feet in Common House:
1387
Architect:
None.
Developer:
Self-developed. Help with Condo conversion of initial 6 units & common house from a local nonprofit.
Commercial Lender:
Community Bank of the Bay.
 
 
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