Newberry Place Cohousing Community :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2002 Established: 2007

This page last updated:1/9/2013

Newberry Place Cohousing Community

Grand Rapids, Michigan,

United States

Newberry Place is an urban cohousing community. The site is in a residential urban neighborhood overlooking downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 20 units on one acre.

Status: completed

Website: http://www.newberryplacecohousing.com

Contact:

Newberry Place Cohousing Community
800 Livingston Ave NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 United States
Phone: 616-243-8976

Steve Faber
Phone: 616-916-1388

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Former/Other Names: Newberry Place; Newberry Place: A Grand Rapids Cohousing Community

This page last updated:1/9/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: If you're in Grand Rapids and would like to visit with us, send an email to bultentom@gmail.com or call Tom Bulten at 616-243-8976.

Affiliations: Newberry Place Cohousing Community

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

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): 55 Non-member Residents: 2 Open to new members: Yes (One unit is available: 3 floors of living space, including lower level with daylight/egress window; 2 bedrooms; 2 full baths, 1 half bath; Finished lower level with full bath that could be used as a third bedroom; South side of home faces beautiful, large city park; Solar hot water heating; Bamboo floors; 2nd floor access to large common deck with grill and patio furniture; Covered access to Common House; Asking $175,000)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (Members are expected to serve on committees and annual chore groups) Regular Fees: Yes ($80-$120 per household, per month.)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1.1 acres (0.4 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 20 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Several small gardens are onsite.) Share Community Meals: 1 time/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Other (children attend private, home, and public schools)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2007

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

3600

Architect:

Architect: DeStigter-Smith Architects / General Contractor: Vander Kodde Construction / Owners Representative: ICCF / Lawyer: Miller/Johnson

Developer:

Self-Developed

Commercial Lender:

Bank of Holland

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