Temescal Commons Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1996 Established: 2000

This page last updated:7/30/2007

Temescal Commons Cohousing

Oakland, California,

United States

A resident group combined two urban lots to develop an infill cohousing community. One lot contains an old residence divided into two flats, four new homes and a common house. Opening a fence to an adjacent property created a 9-unit community. The community incorporates many sustainable building techniques.

Status: Existing

Contact:

Tom Garlick
Temescal Commons Cohousing
480-D 42nd St
Oakland, California 94609 United States

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:7/30/2007

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Tom Garlick via email. The more advanced notice I receive, the more likely I will be able to accommodate 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.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 26 Non-member Residents: 1 Open to new members: Yes (We are a small community so openings are rare.)	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 Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Educational Style(s): Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2000

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

600

(approx.)

Architect:

Cohousing Co.

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