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Established: 1988
Amata Community
Atlanta, Georgia,
United States
 We are in Atlanta's most vibrant neighborhood. Only four miles away is downtown; one mile away is Atlanta's biggest alternative business district with a huge natural-foods co-op. Within one-half mile are a 50-acre city park, a 16-mile-long off-road bike trail, a subway station, and numerous bus stops. Two blocks away are shops and restaurants. Sidewalks, trees, and greenery are very abundant throughout the area. Next door to us is Lake Claire Cohousing Community.
Amata is on a gorgeous, hilly, 2-1/2-acre plot with organic gardens, fruit orchards, solar well, farm animals, ponds, sauna, fire circles, outhouses, playgrounds, picnic tables, and a playfield. We have two permanent common houses with a common kitchen, bathrooms, five bedrooms, living rooms, and a 20 x 35 foot indoor recreation/dance room. We also have three less-permanent buildings with five bedrooms and a modest but well-stocked workshop.
People who visit here remark how it has a country in the city feeling. They are amazed at how much greenspace and gardens we have for an urban location.
We have 4 core decision makers/owners and 10 residents with some decision power. Owner status is usually based on a purchase of a building lot or home. Most residents are renting. Our rents are affordable, and numerous jobs are available in the surrounding area.
Amata's residents are varied in sex, religion, diet, race, career, education, etc.
Visitors are welcome, those who wish to stay overnight must contact us and we cannot always offer accomodation. But if you contact us a week or more in advance then we can probably make arrangements.
We are not bound by a central philosophy or doctrine. People in our community are generally free to live as they choose.
For fun there are various neighborhood potlucks that happen as well as drum circles and other musical events. We have a few festivals a year on the neighboring Lake Claire Land Trust. Atlanta also plenty of teahouses, art galleries, and other places to relax.
Atlanta itself is generally liberal and there is a fair amount of alternative things happening.
We are committed to community, ecology, and health and welcome others who share this commitment.
 
Website: http://www.geocities.com/noahglassman/amatacom.html
Contact:
317 Nelms Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307-2105 United States
Phone: 404-378-3954, 404-704-5548
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Links:
http://www.geocities.com/noahglassman/amatacom.html
Lake Claire Community Land Trust: Adjoining community greenspace
Last Updated:5/6/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please email us and call.
Population
Adult Members:
15
Child Members:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
15% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(rent)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(lots of greenspace)
Area:
2.5 acres (1.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
5
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(most of us are spiritual but non religious)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Native American
:: Buddhist
:: Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Eastern
:: Quaker
:: Jewish
:: Unitarian Universalist
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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