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Formed: 1996 Established: 1999
This page last updated:1/29/2009
River Rock Commons
Fort Collins, Colorado,
United States
 River Rock Commons is a cohousing development of 34 homes and a 2500-square-foot common house, located in the "Old Town" area of Fort Collins, Colorado, next to a large city park.
Local amenities include Lee Martinez Park, on 50+ acres with tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, playground, picnic areas, and a working demonstration farm. The Cache la Poudre River borders the park, with natural areas, trails, and wildlife. The Historic Downtown District is five blocks away, with restaurants, shops, galleries, museum, post office, city and county buildings, public library, Lincoln Center performing arts center, and TransFort transit hub. We are 11 blocks from Colorado State University and within one hour of Poudre Canyon, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee Grasslands, Lory State Park, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, Cache La Poudre Wilderness Area, Comanche Peak Wilderness Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver.
 
Contact:
River Rock Commons
520 N Sherwood St
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 United States

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Laura Butler
Phone: 970-472-1875
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This page last updated:1/29/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact us via www.riverrock.org/contact.shtml.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
Population
Members(adults and children):
80
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
(All members living at River Rock are invited to serve on committees.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(several hours per month, serve on committees)
Join Fee:
No
(No fee, live here by purchasing home)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(HOA dues)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(near downtown, next to large city park and river)
Area:
3.4 acres (1.4 hectares)
Number of Residences:
34
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(community organic garden)
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(weekly in winter, less frequently in summer)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(We have omnivores to vegans)
Tobacco Use:
(Not allowed in community areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(individual choice)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Number of Units:
34
Square Feet in Common House:
2500
Architect:
Mikal Torgerson
Developer:
Wonderland Hill Development Co www.whdc.com
 
 


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