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Formed: 2000 Established: 2010
La Grande Cense Cohousing
near Brussels,
Belgium
 We are transforming a large farm near Brussels into an ecological cohousing community for 21 units. The group is complete. Five families will move in September 2009. Total move-in is planned in September 2010.
  Status: construction phase
Website: http://www.lagrandecense.be/
Contact:
'La Grande Cense'
Rue des Déportés 4
Clabecq, B1480 Belgium
Phone: +32-(0)2-380-24-62
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Links:
http://www.lagrandecense.be/
http://www.samenhuizen.be/
Former/Other Names: cohousing 'La Grande Cense'
Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 ((farm under construction))
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
51
Open to new members:
No
(full)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
((backup : majority voting))
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(membership by home-ownership)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(preparing dinners, clean commonhouse, gardening)
Join Fee:
Yes
(membership by home-ownership)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(like HOA)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(adjacent to small village)
Area:
2.8 acres (1.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
((HOA))
Number of Residences:
21
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
(5 dinners/week (Mon-Fry))
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Year Completed:
2010
Number of Units:
21
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
(450 m˛)
Architect:
vanderstadt (belgium)
Developer:
self developed
Commercial Lender:
individual mortgages
 
 
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