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Formed: 1994 Established: 2001
Manzanita Village
Prescott, Arizona,
United States
View of Prescott and Thumb Butte
 This is a diverse, multigenerational, cohousing community of caring neighbors in a tranquil, safe environment one mile from downtown Prescott, Arizona, northern Arizona's only cohousing community.
 
Website: http://www.manzanitavillage.com/
Contact:
Manzanita Village
258 Benjamin Dr
Prescott, Arizona 86303 United States
Phone: 928-445-3015
Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Call or preferably use the “Contact Us” form on our website to arrange for a visit.
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):
37
Non-member Residents:
5
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Steering Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Dinner teams, committees, and work parties)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Only on original lot purchases)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($140 monthly dues)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
Area:
12.5 acres (5.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(Homeowner's association)
Number of Residences:
36
(29 built so far)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(community garden)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Restricted smoking areas)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
(Many Unitarian Universalist and Unity Church members)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
(2 original lots for sale)
Number of Units:
36, 29 built so far
Square Feet in Common House:
3100
Architect:
Jeff Zucker, Paul Moore
Developer:
Ourselves
 
 
View of Prescott and Thumb Butte
Common House
Jacob Lane pedestrian way
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