Pleasant Hill Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1997 Established: 2001

This page last updated:11/13/2012

Pleasant Hill Cohousing

Pleasant Hill, California, San Francisco Bay Area,

United States

(near Walnut Creek, east of San Francisco)

We are a suburban cohousing community on 2.2 acres in Pleasant Hill, California, (near Walnut Creek, east of San Francisco). We have 32 self-sufficient townhouse-style units along with a common house (kitchen/dining room, sitting room, laundry, and kids’ room), workshop, organic garden, kiln, pool, and hot tub. We used energy efficient green building features in our original design and added photovoltaic solar panels after move-in. A hiking/biking trail, an elementary school, and various shops are all nearby. We moved in fall 2001. Our vision is to create and live in a community that fosters harmony with each other, the larger community, and nature.

Website: http://phch.org

Contact:

Pleasant Hill Cohousing
2200 Lisa Lane
Pleasant Hill, California 94523 United States

Susan Hedgpeth
California United States
Phone: 510-642-8093

Links:

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Former/Other Names: Central Contra Costa E-Z Cohousing

This page last updated:11/13/2012

Visitors Accepted

(We prefer that visitors be hosted by a community member when they visit.)

Visitor Process: We have monthly tours on the first Sunday of the month (most months). Please see our website for more information: http://phch.org/findoutmore.htm. Also, we are usually one of the stops on the northern California bus tours sponsored by the Cohousing Association. See http://www.cohousing.org/tours for more information.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Coho/US

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): 70 Open to new members: Yes (if and when a unit is for sale or rent)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (modified consensus, with voting backup procedure) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Executive Committee elected each year)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Work 4 hours/month or buyout. Actively serve on at least one committee.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Homeowners Association dues)
Land and Buildings Suburban Area: 2.2 acres (0.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Condominiums) Number of Residences: 32 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 (Cook's choice but we try to always have a vegetarian or vegan option and a kid option.) Dietary Practice: Other (Varies - vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Prohibited in common house)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (Varies.) Educational Style(s): (Varies by household)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2001

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

3835

Architect:

The CoHousing Company

Developer:

Wonderland Hill Development

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