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Forming Formed: 1999 Established: 2009
Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community
Nanaimo, British Columbia,
Canada
(Vancouver Island)
 Pacific Gardens is nearing completion and the owners should be moving in sometime during July 2009. There are still some units available.
We have 4.37 acres on the Chase River in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With a view of Mount Benson (and sunsets), the property is a delightful piece of “country in the city” covered with trees, an old orchard, seasonal pond and wildflowers.
Our 25-unit building is designed to maximize green space and provide the best opportunities for social interaction. Our common house will include a kitchen, dining room, lounge, teen room, office, children's playroom, craft room, woodworking shop, and "soundproof" room for music practice and film screenings.
Each unit will be self-contained (you will have your own kitchen) and individually owned (strata-titled condo). The price (ranging from approximately Cdn $231,000 for a one-bedroom to $515,000 for a three-bedroom plus den) includes shared ownership of the land and common amenities.
Down by the river in the forest of fir trees, you can imagine yourself far away from civilization; yet we are within a block of the bus and are minutes by car or cycle from downtown and local shopping. An elementary school, a high school, and Vancouver Island University are within easy reach.
Pacific Gardens Cohousing is committed to using non-toxic products and has received approval as a "Built Green" project, only the second one of its size in British Columbia.
The community will be multigenerational and inclusive of all people who genuinely care about living in harmony with the Earth and each other.
  Status: Nearing completion
Website: http://www.pacificgardens.ca
Contact:
Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community
PO Box 207
Station A
(office location: Port Place Mall opposite the Green Store)
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5K9 Canada
Phone: 250-754-3060, Fax 250-754-3034
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Former/Other Names: Nanaimo Cohousing Group
Last Updated:6/10/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us for a land tour, information package, or join us for a potluck.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Canadian Cohousing Network
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Hired Project Manager for construction)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Includes founders and newer enthusiasts)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All attend design and development meetings now. Contributions after construction to be determined.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Future residents are shareholders in our development company.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(There are budgeted calls for further capital. There will also be strata fees after construction.)
Land and Buildings
Other
(A rural setting within a city of 80,000.)
Area:
4.4 acres (1.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
25
(Strata-titled condo units)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
(So far, we have a small organic garden and heritage apple trees.)
Share Community Meals:
(Potlucks are held the last Friday of every month.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
(A number of us are vegetarian or vegan, but not all.)
Alcohol Use:
(This is a matter of personal choice.)
Tobacco Use:
(We prefer to have a non-smoking community.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
(This is a matter of family choice, but home schooling is popular among our prospective families.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Own Site
Number of Units:
25
Square Feet in Common House:
8000
Architect:
Jolyon Brown and Ian Niamath
 
 
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