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Forming Formed: 2003
Garden State Cohousing
New Jersey,
United States
(central north NJ)
 We are a group of people working to build a residential community in North Central NJ. We are a group of families with children, single people and couples. Our goal is a supportive friendly, inter-generational neighborhood.
Cohousing combines privacy and community in a clustered, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. Some of the key features of cohousing are:
- own your own home
- shared common facilities
- management by the residents
- intergenerational living
Cohousing attempts to overcome the alienation of modern subdivisions in which no-one knows their neighbors, and there is no sense of community. It is characterized by private dwellings with their own kitchen, living-dining room etc, but also extensive common facilities. The common house may include a large dining room, kitchen, lounges, meeting rooms, recreation facilities, library, workshops, and childrens's space.
  Status: building membership
Website: http://www.geocities.com/gardenstatecohousing/
Contact:
Garden State Cohousing
New Jersey United States
Abby Rutka
Phone: 908-526-7667
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Links:
Garden State Cohousing Website: Web Site
Garden State Cohousing Yahoo Discussion Group: yahoo discussion group
Last Updated:10/13/2004
 
Population
Adult Members:
8
(not living in community yet)
Child Members:
2
(not living in community yet)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(attending meetings and helping with decision making process)
Join Fee:
Yes
(each household will be purchasing their own unit)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(beginning to ask members for dues)
Land and Buildings
Cohousing:
Yes
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
 
 


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