| Pacific Gardens is under construction and the community hopes to be moving in by the end of 2008. 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 play room, 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 approx. Cdn $214,000 for a 1-bedroom to $434,000 for a 3-bedroom + 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 Malaspina University-College are within easy reach.
We are committed to non-toxic products and will use the best available green building technology. Pacific Gardens Cohousing will be multi-generational and inclusive of all people who genuinely care about living in harmony with the earth and each other. Status: Under construction | |
Population Open to new children: 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 75,000.) Area: 4.4 acres (1.8 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 25 (Strata-titled condo units to be constructed later this year.) | 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 Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No Educational Style(s): (This is a matter of family choice, but home schooling is popular among our prospective families.) | |
