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Formed: 1992 Established: 1999
Village Cohousing
Madison, Wisconsin,
United States
 Village Cohousing is an urban infill community, built on 1/2 city block just south of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Most of our 35 members moved in in 1999. Our ages span several generations running from 1 to 86 years old.
 
Website: http://www.designcoalition.org/current/currentp/village/mm_wsj.htm
Contact:
Art & Sue Lloyd
1104-A Mound St
Madison, Wisconsin 53715 United States
Phone: 608-256-7250
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Rachel Stutzman
1110-A Mound St
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Phone: 608-256-7250
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Stephanie Fassnacht
Madison, Wisconsin 53715 United States

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Last Updated:10/18/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
 (With advanced notice)
Visitor Process: Send email to fassnach@ssc.wisc.edu, aslloyd@mailbag.com, or mbarrett53715@yahoo.com
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
24
Child Members:
8
Non-member Residents:
5
(We have several renters, but for all but voting, they are considered members.)
Open to new adults:
No
Open to new children:
Yes
(We welcome families with children.)
Gender Balance:
29% M 71% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
1% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Committees are empowered to make some decisioins.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(The Steering Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(8-12 hrs/month)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Condo fees which vary by year depending on anticipated expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.7 acres (0.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
18
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Cooks try to accomodate individual dietary restrictions by offering alternatives to some dishes.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(When we started we thought we were mostly vegetarian, but that proved not to be the case.)
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
(Wine and/or beer usually available at evening meals.)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Prohibited in indoor common spaces.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
1999
Number of Units:
18
Square Feet in Common House:
2375
Architect:
Lou Host-Jablonski from Design Coalition
Developer:
Village Cohousing LLC
Commercial Lender:
Internally financed.
 
 


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