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Formed: 1999 Established: 2005
Jamaica Plain Cohousing
Boston, Massachusetts,
United States
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 We are a mixed-income, multigenerational, urban cohousing neighborhood within walking distance to public transportation that is committed to being in attunement with its urban setting. As part of that commitment we maintain a system of shared cars, subsidized MBTA fare passes, and a top-notch bicycle storage area. We use a modified consensus process to make decisions and are committed to resolving conflicts through honest, direct and respectful communication. Four hours of member work per month is expected. Participation in group meals in encouraged, but not mandated. We strive to work cooperatively for mutual benefit, while respecting personal autonomy and the privacy of one's home. We actively participate in neighborhood events and act as a CSA drop-off site. We do on-site composting and have four raised-bed gardens with organic soil. We are committed to conserving natural resources through environmentally sound construction, energy conservation, recycling and reducing consumption by sharing materials. All common areas and individual units are accessible to people with disabilities. We value diversity and welcome people from all classes, races, cultures, sexual orientations, and traditional and nontraditional families.
  Status: Built and occupied
Contact:
Jamaica Plain Cohousing
PO Box 300420
Boston, Massachusetts 02130 United States
Phone: 617-522-1446, 781-267-5053
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Massachusetts United States
Last Updated:2/20/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (contact us ahead of time)
Visitor Process: Call Jeanne at 617-522-1446 or 781-431-7755, or send an email to info@jpcohousing.org or fill out our web form at www.jpcohousing.org
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
42
Child Members:
10
(1 more on the way)
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(only when a unit is up for sale)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
40% M 60% F
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
(Need to do 4 hours average work monthly)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(but we can vote if a proposal comes up 3 times and we have not reached consensus)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Condo board of directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(You have to be able to afford a house)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(4 hours per month. This does not include committee work or participating in the community meals)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Condo fees)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(very urban. 1 block from subway.)
Area:
0.9 acres (0.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
(1 building; 2 wings)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Very small amount in raised beds)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(Average is once a week)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(We offer vegetarian option at meals)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Since people have private homes, this is hard to estimate)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(currently there are no smokers in the group)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(JP is a very lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friendly area)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Schooling arrangement are up to each household)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2005
Number of Units:
30
Square Feet in Common House:
6968
(We have 6971 additional square feet of unfinished basement space in the west wing)
Architect:
Kraus-Fitch and Domenech, Hicks Krockmalnic
Developer:
us
Commercial Lender:
Wainwright Bank and Trust
 
 
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