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Formed: 1997 Established: 2001
Pleasant Hill Cohousing
Pleasant Hill, California,
United States
(near Walnut Creek, east of San Francisco)
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 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, 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
Phone: 925-685-6877 Voicemail (checked once a week)
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Susan Hedgpeth
California United States
Phone: 510-642-8093
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Former/Other Names: Central Contra Costa E-Z Cohousing
Last Updated:10/1/2008
 
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). If you are interested, contact us at hedgpeth@berkeley.edu or (925) 685-6877 (voicemail - checked once a week). 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 info.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
38
Child Members:
20
Non-member Residents:
8
Open to new adults:
Yes
(if and when a unit is for sale)
Open to new children:
Yes
(if and when a unit is for sale)
Gender Balance:
32% M 68% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
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
(Work 3 hours/month (11 months/year), 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
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
(Varies.)
Educational Style(s):
(Varies by household)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2001
Number of Units:
32
Square Feet in Common House:
3835
Architect:
The CoHousing Company
Developer:
Wonderland Hill Development
 
 
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