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Forming Formed: 2000
Central Austin Cohousing
Austin, Texas,
United States
(near the corner of US 183 and FM 969 (MLK Blvd.))
 As of October 2008, we are finishing the first phase of infrastructure construction. Our projected move-in date (subject to change) is July 2009. The site is 6 acres in Austin, Texas. We will have 37 homes – all duplexes except for three over the common house - clustered around a community green, with 2 acres left as organically maintained green space. Twenty-two homes are already spoken for; the remaining will be made available for reservation in a few months, when pricing will be more predictable. Prospective buyers must go through an orientation/self-selection process. We practice consensus decision-making and wish to appeal to a wide range of household types and ages. We have no ideological viewpoint other than a wish to live in a close-knit and interdependent community.
  Status: Building
Website: http://www.austincohousing.org/
Contact:
Central Austin Cohousing
Texas United States
Phone: 866-752-7358
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Former/Other Names: Kaleidoscope Village
Last Updated:10/20/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (There will be occasional site tours during construction.)
Visitor Process: We have an orientation process for prospective buyers. See http://austincohousing.org/news.html for details.
Affiliations: Kaleidoscope Village (Central Austin Cohousing)

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
(We have 22 full-member households now. We wish to ultimately have 36 households)
Child Members:
(We are family friendly)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% 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:
Yes
(the core group is not static)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(No income sharing.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(Members have to be able to afford their unit (some units are SMART units))
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(We will have workshare requirements for self-management of the property)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Conditional members pay $25 to defray new-member expenses)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Once built we will have regular condominium assessments)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
6 acres (2.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
(Developers (2 of the 3 developers are community members))
Number of Residences:
37
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(We will have community organic garden(s).)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(We are planning to start with 5 common meals per week)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Our members have diverse eating styles and dietary needs)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(We tend toward vegetarianism, but meat is allowed (must be labeled at common meals))
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(This is entirely up to individuals)
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(Outdoors or in private homes only)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(We are not affiliated with any spiritual path but our members represent a diversity of beliefs including Jewish, Christian, atheist, Pagan, Buddhist, and other traditions.)
Educational Style(s):
(This is up to each individual family. Of our current members, some home school, some children attend public school)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
(Building)
Number of Units:
37
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
Architect:
Hailey/Johnson
Developer:
KV Creation LP
Commercial Lender:
in negotiation, probably local credit union
 
 


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