Here's a window into some of the steps involved in developing a cohousing community. It comes in an update from New Earth Song Cohousing LLC (Bethell, Washington) in the Intentional Communities Directory that lists the milestones the group has achieved in their quest to build a community:
MILESTONES ACHIEVED
1: Membership process defined - to help new families understand our vision/plan
2: Development legal structure (LLC) registered with WA state
3: Startup funds raised, more is committed
4: Half acre w/3BD house bought by subgroup as probable site of initial development
5: Experienced Project Manager hired
6: Feasibility study prepared for initial offer made on 4.8 acre parcel
7: Offers made on that and another 1.3 acre parcel
8: 10-week Aging in Place study group completed with 6 Songaia families
9: Resale of Songaia unit to New Earth Song family
10: Site plan for surrounding 28.7 acres being developed
COSTS: LLC members have committed several thousand dollars during the formation. Future costs depend on which specific properties can be puchased and development options.
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