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Forming Formed: 1999 Established: 1999
Altair Cohousing
Kimberton, Pennsylvania,
United States
Altair Cohousing
 Altair has been active for over eight years and currently consists of six families who have invested in cohousing. We follow the traditional cohousing model and are looking to build 30-40 units ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom units. We have found a site in Kimberton and are working with a green developer. Our goal is to build homes that are LEEDS platinum, with net-zero energy heating and cooling.
We need to purchase another adjacent property to connect with a major road. Upon an agreement of sale, we anticipate having a design retreat for our expanded membership: site, common house, and units. We seek people of all ages and income levels. You can visit our website or contact us by email or phone.
  Status: Have agreement of sale
Website: http://www.altaircohousing.com/
Contact:
Altair Cohousing
13 Morgan St
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460 United States
Phone: 610-220-6172
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Joel Bartlett
Phone: 610-917-3648
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John Pittock
Phone: 610-827-1486
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Links:
http://www.altaircohousing.com/
http://www.cohousing.org/cmty/groups-us.html
Last Updated:8/23/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact us by email or by phone. We have meetings every third Sunday of the month for orientations and site visits.
Affiliations: Altair Cohousing

Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
:: Coho/US
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Work Fair share program to be determined)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Charter Membership $1000 initial fee)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($20/month)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
10 acres (4.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
35
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(planned)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(It will vary -- to be determined)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
 
 
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Hi. Im Deborah. I was wondering if I could possibly get some more information about Altair Cohousing. I am interested in communal living, but it seems that most of the ones I have come accross dont accept young adults, or you have to pay a large fee to be a member. Also, I would like to know if you have things like community gardens, and how the expenses are paid per person and other things. Thank you very much and be blessed

--Deborah Kay

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