Great Oak Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2001 Established: 2003

This page last updated:11/12/2011

Great Oak Cohousing

Ann Arbor, Michigan,

United States

(near Sunward and Touchstone Cohousing)

We have used an ecologically sensitive building and site design that preserves the land's natural beauty. We have an intergenerational, friendly atmosphere that is safe for children and conducive to visiting with neighbors. There is a large community building, called a common house, for optional shared meals (five nights a week), and other activities. We are located ten minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Website: http://www.gocoho.org/

Contact:

Great Oak Cohousing
500 Little Lake Dr
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 United States
Phone: 734-330-2440

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Former/Other Names: White Oak (was working name)

This page last updated:11/12/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please contact and arrange for a visit--no drop-ins, please.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Coho/US

:: Cohousing Association of the 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): 98 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (~8 hrs/month) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Association fees)
Land and Buildings Rural (On the outskirts of town) Area: 7 acres (2.8 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 37 (12 bldgs - walk-up townhouse style) 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 Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2003

Number of Units:

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Become an Editor Current editor(s): cohousing, elph, gocoho, aditya

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Comment from Michael McIntyre on 6/27/2007 (Reader Rating: 6)

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Great Oak has a terrific meal program with 5 community dinners per week. I've dined there a number of times and the chefs are talented as well as being accommodating of vegetarians. Bravo!

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