Yulupa Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2002 Established: 2005

Yulupa Cohousing

Santa Rosa, California,

United States

Yulupa Cohousing is a 29-unit urban-infill cohousing community in Santa Rosa, California, an hour north of San Francisco in Sonoma County. We moved in beginning July 2005 and we occasionally have some turnover due to life changes, so contact us if you're looking for a studio up to a large four-bedroom home!

We are a very happy, diverse, intergenerational community. Excerpts from our Vision and Values include, “Our community's spirit grows out of profound respect for the natural world and our human connection to it… We seek to provide mutual support, inspiration, warmth, and openness to each member in a way that nourishes many generations.” Other values include diversity, acceptance, privacy, learning, growth and innovation, communication, and environmental and ecologic consciousness.

This was a developer-driven cohousing development with Michael Black, architect, who has designed two other cohousing communities in northern California. This is his most colorful, playful, and innovative design.

Common areas include a large common house with kitchen, dining room/multipurpose room, kids’ room, laundry room, and lounge, as well as a guest room, exercise room, and a workshop. A garden area is on site, and we are still working to lease an adjacent acre for gardening and open-space activities.

Check our website to view project design, floor plans, and to read current members’ bios, our values statement, and more.

Status: Alive & Well!

Website: http://www.yulupacoho.com/

Contact:

Alexandra Hart
1350 F Yulupa Ave
Santa Rosa, California 95405 United States
Phone: 707-579-9223

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Last Updated:12/4/2007

Visitors Accepted

(With advance notice; telephone if possible.)

Visitor Process: Coming by to see the community facilities can sometimes work without advance notice, but there is no guarantee there will be someone available to show you around. Overnight visitors should be sponsored by a resident.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

No Answer Provided

Population Members(adults and children): 59 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Only by virtue of having a representative Coordinating Committee with a member from each committee. There are also Home Owner Assn. officers, required by law.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Five teams (consisting of all the members) rotate upkeep tasks on an honor system basis.) Join Fee: No (An initial fee for kitchen and dining equipment was assessed each household, but is no longer required.) Regular Fees: Yes (Homeowners association dues)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1.7 acres (0.7 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 29 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (We have a new, small vegetable garden, which we hope will become much more ambitious in future.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (Monday and Thursday evenings, and a weekend breakfast.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (We always have a vegetarian option and post sensitive ingredients for resident choice whether to sign up or not.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Not in community areas.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Diverse spirituality.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Diverse.) Educational Style(s): Private school off the property :: Public schooled (Some go to Waldorf, some public, and some to other schools)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2005

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2871

(1324 sf additional common space includes a guest room, exercise room and a workshop.)

Architect:

Michael Black

Developer:

Jim Allen

Commercial Lender:

Luther Burbank Savings

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