Two energy-efficient townhouses are available at East Village, a 32-unit cohousing community. Both available homes are new and have 1,111 square feet of living space plus a full basement. Each home has a mudroom, porch, large private deck, and upstairs and downstairs bathrooms. Unit #22 has 3 bedrooms and Unit #26 has 2 bedrooms and a den. Our common house is 5,000 square feet and includes a living room, kitchen, dining room, outdoor terrace, and laundry room. There are three to four common dinners per week. We're adjacent to the University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and a 68-acre nature preserve. Less than 1.5 miles to downtown Burlington, it's convenient to walk, bike, or take the free shuttle. We're located on 3.5 acres of land with community gardens and a small barn. Pets are allowed.

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Mosaic Commons: Move-in Fall 2008!

We are under construction in beautiful Berlin, Massachusetts, an hour west of Boston.

2 and 4 bedroom units are available. Seniors, families, couples, singles welcome to grow our community. Join us!

Affordable units (1, 2, and 3 bedroom) are also available for those who qualify.

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Wonderland Hill Development Company has a full listing in the Professional Directory.

Soaring two-story garden condo features: 3BR (2 down/1 up with library/loft, 2BA, upgraded kitchen cabinets w/silestone counters and Energy Star Appliances, bamboo floors, geothermal heat-air, high ceilings, two huge built-in bookcases, on beautiful courtyard with easy access to Common House which has community kitchen, dining and LR w/fireplace, plus internet, guest, play, pool/game, meditation and exercise rooms as well as workshop, share closets AND green roof w/playground, gazebo and magnificent sunsets. $529,900

See www.easternvillage.org to learn more about our friendly, diverse, cooperative AND green urban village (2 retirements/3+ babies this year!) near booming downtown Silver Spring & DC.

Walk to Silver Spring Metro/MARC, Rock Creek Park, Art & Entertainment District, supermarkets, drugstores, restaurants, theaters, Mayorga’s and have the whole city at your disposal.

Rustic 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins with fireplaces on Post Pond near Hanover, NH. Starry skies, Fresh local food, Congenial fellow guests. Biking, birding and summer opera. Our 90th year. On site of developing cohousing project - LochLymeLodge.com 603-795-2141

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East Bay Cohousing

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In Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, and the Greater East Bay

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Eris Weaver has a full listing in the Professional Directory.

An eco village based on the principles of cohousing and sustainable development. 9 free standing homes of 1570 sq ft clustered in a beautiful apple orchard overlooking a large beaver pond. Super insulated, focus on interior air quality, local and low impact materials. 83 acres including 60+ acres of preserved woodland. We seek a model for housing that will shelter our growing population, foster strong communities, provide healthy living spaces, and respect our environment, preserving it for future generations. Homes are available now for presale and membership is by self-selection.

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Delaware Street Commons is a community of wonderful people who live in
a neighborhood of 21 attached homes in Lawrence, Kansas. These homes
are a beautiful blend of old-fashioned charm and modern efficiency.

Eleven brand-new homes are ready and waiting for you. Two and three
bedroom homes range in size from 840 to 1585 square feet . Most homes
also include a full basement. Homes range in price from $125,000 to $215,000.

Delaware Street Commons is an old-fashioned Kansas neighborhood that
promotes old-fashioned neighborliness.

Learn more about us at www.delaware-street.com

Sunny 2++ BR / 1 ¾ bath, 1590 sq ft plus 900+ sq ft unfinished daylight basement.

Rosewind Cohousing is located in Port Townsend, Washington. Port Townsend is a great place to raise a family or retire. It is a small town with amenities often only found in larger cities. School options include public/private/homeschool/ and alternative programs run by the school district. There are many festivals and cultural events and excellent access to organic and local foods from the fabulous farmer’s market, food co-op and many local organic farmers. The nearby state park has swimming beaches and trails though meadows and forest. All this is within 1-2 miles of Rosewind Cohousing and accessible from the many walking and bike paths.

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A wonderful home in a great community for an unbelievable price. Only $319,000 for a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are 4 bedroom/2 baths on the upper two floors PLUS a walk out basement that features a Mother-in-Law Suite with private bath, laundry, and kitchenette that can be used for extended family or rented out to help reduce your monthly mortgage payments.

Shadowlake Village features 33 homes on 33 partially wooded acres in Blacksburg, VA. Common House is completed and there are wooded walking trails, playgrounds, community gardens, open space, and it adjoins a 160 acre nature park.

Only one mile from the campus of Virginia Tech, yet nestled off a quiet road with spectacular moutain views. Community shares a weekly community meal in addition to a weekly potluck and special music and art events.

Will also consider renting the home for $1500/month.

Please call 540.230.4533 for details.

Just came in the market, this is a beautiful unit with hardwoods and tile only, no carpet. It has been beautifully upgraded and cared for. It is available Oct 15th. It is the only unit for sale at ELC. Please look at our webpage for more information. Low association dues of 130/month.

Every year Coho/US sponsors Cohousing bus tours in various parts of the country. in the extended San Francisco Bay Area.

October 25th is the last scheduled 2008 West Coast Bus tour!

Here's what one of our many satisifed bus tour participants told us:

I took a cohousing tour a couple of months ago and can't recommend it highly enough both to cohousing residents and to those interested in cohousing. 

Each tour resembles a traveling workshop, visiting six or seven communities - with wonderful tour guides to help you get more from the visits.

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Large, light, airy ground floor studio. New (2005) modern community designed for co-housing. Big kitchen, full-size refrigerator/ freezer, etc; covered parking space, 3 closets; radiant in-floor heating. Co-housing benefits including: guest room, workout room, workshop, bike storage closets, gardens, garden shed, common house, living room w/ fireplace, voluntary shared meals 3/week, friendly community life. Community has 29 units. $1100 plus $68 dues /month

Established Seattle Developer with a fully entitled 1/3 acre urban site is looking for a Forming Cohousing Group interested in participating in the design of a small cohousing community. The site is near West Seattle's New Cultural Center and the other two cohousing communities in West Seattle.

Join us for a mind and soul enriching day of exploring innovative, affordable and sustainable urban cohousing models. Saunter between several small cohousing neighborhoods and learn about their unique green, retrofit aspects: Mariposa Grove, Temescal Creek, Triple Point, and more (with public transit link from Berkeley Cohousing to save on foot-wear). Register through Daily Acts. Cosponsored by the Cohousing Coaches at Planning for Sustainable Communities.

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