Mariposa Grove :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1999 Established: 1999

This page last updated:2/21/2011

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 eight 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.

Website: http://www.healthyarts.com/mariposagrove/

Contact:

Mariposa Grove
Oakland, California 94608 United States

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:2/21/2011

Visitors Not Accepted

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): 16 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (When we have empty units only.)	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 (Most units are for purchase only. There are only a few rental spaces.) Regular Fees: Yes (Rent or condo fees.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.4 acres (0.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) (2/3 owned my land trust, 1/3 of land owned by one household.) Number of Residences: 8 (4 buildings, 8 units plus 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 (This describes common meals only.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2004

(Year common house renovations finished.)

Number of Units:

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. We do not recommend working with them.

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