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Forming Formed: 2001 Established: 2005
Touchstone Cohousing
Ann Arbor, Michigan,
United States
(Scio Township)
 Touchstone is a neighborhood of thirty-four households built on six acres in Scio Township. It is a community created and sustained by its residents with the intention of sharing the joys and challenges of life and appreciating each individual. Decisions are made using consensus. For more information, visit our website.
 
Website: http://www.touchstonecohousing.org/
Contact:
Touchstone Cohousing
Attn: Steering Committee
560 Little Lake Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 United States
Phone: 919-491-3172
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Nick Meima
Phone: 734 663 5516
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Links:
http://www.touchstonecohousing.com
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
Former/Other Names: Honey Creek Cohousing
Last Updated:8/17/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please contact us first.)
Visitor Process: We offer tours every Sunday at 2 p.m., in cooperation with our neighbors, Great Oak and Sunward Cohousing.
Affiliations: Sunward Cohousing
:: Great Oak Cohousing

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):
51
Non-member Residents:
2
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Board of Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(About 8 hours/month)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Must qualify for a standard mortgage)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly association fees)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
(5 miles from downtown Ann Arbor)
Area:
6 acres (2.4 hectares)
(Adjacent to a shared pond, surrounded by undeveloped land)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
37
(Attached townhouses (3-6 units per bldg))
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Community garden in the summer)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Dinners on Thur & Sun, brunch on Sat)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Support individual diet restrictions)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Range from meat eater to vegan)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(No smoking in the common house)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
(We are welcoming and accepting of all spiritual paths.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Home schooling
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Number of Units:
42
Architect:
Site design & original unit design: McCamant & Durrett
Developer:
Cohousing Development Company (CDC)
 
 
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