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Formed: 1996 Established: 2000
Temescal Commons Cohousing
Oakland, California,
United States
View to North from accross 42nd St.
 Pending ...
  Status: Existing
Contact:
Tom Garlick
Temescal Commons Cohousing
480-D 42nd St
Oakland, California 94609 United States

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Last Updated:7/30/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Tom Garlick via e-mail at tomgarlick@earthling.net. The more advanced notice I receive the more likely I will be able to accomodate tours. We are a small community that really enjoys meeting new people and sharing about life in cohousing. Please feel free to let us know of your interest.
Population
Adult Members:
16
Child Members:
10
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We are a small community so openings are rare.)
Open to new children:
Yes
(We have many children in this community ... they are a gift to us all.)
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
(Adults & Children - More Male Children Presently)
(Adults & Children.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Condo Association Board of Directors)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Members of the community are pretty open about finances and seek to faithfully use the resources we are given.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Monthly work days. We get to know each other well on these days, having fun while we work.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Homeowner's Association dues. Function as in any such association. Cover common maintenance and expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
(Located in the historic neighborhood of Temescal in North Oakland, approximately .5 mile from downtown.)
Area:
0.4 acres (0.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
9
(Studio to four bedrooms, single family, flats, duplexes.)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Large vegetable garden, fruit trees.)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(2 times/ week.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Vegetarian option always available at all meals or events.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Both meat eaters and vegetarians.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Mix of teetotalers and moderate drinkers.)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(Yuk!)
Social Factors
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(Mostly Christian.)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Number of Units:
9
 
 
View to North from accross 42nd St.
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