175 Richdale Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 661-1682
About Us
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- Introduction
- What is Cohousing?
- FAQ
- Vision Statement
- People
- Social Activities
- Advice to Other Cohousers
- Cambridge Cohousing Condo Association and Bylaws
- Rules & Regulations
- Construction and Site Info
- Site History
- Site Tours
- Ecologically Friendly Design and Practices
- Development and Finances
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Resale price history through August 2004
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Documentation on using a web browser to access the controls to our
HVAC system
- Introduction
- What is Cohousing?
- FAQ
- Vision Statement
- People
- Social Activities
- Advice to Other Cohousers
- Cambridge Cohousing Condo Association and Bylaws
- Rules & Regulations
- Construction and Site Info
- Site History
- Site Tours
- Ecologically Friendly Design and Practices
- Development and Finances
- Resale price history through August 2004
- Documentation on using a web browser to access the controls to our HVAC system
Introduction
Cambridge Cohousing is a community-designed and -developed housing project in Cambridge, MA. We are a group of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, professions and lifestyles. We are committed to creating a neighborly and cooperative community in which we know and care about one another. Children can play safely, surrounded by neighbors, and residents know that caring friends are close by. We are committed to the vitality, convenience and diversity that is Cambridge.
Our dream has become reality on a quiet, tree-shaded 1.5 acre site, a 10 minute walk from Porter Square. The site faces south, and is close to schools, parks, shopping and public transportation. We are organized as a condominium association, as agreed upon by our members.
What is Cohousing?
Cohousing has existed in Europe for over twenty years. Recently, cohousing has crossed the Atlantic and as many as 150 cohousing communities have been built or are being planned in the U.S., including fourteen in Massachusetts.
Features of Cohousing
- Cohousing communities are planned and run by residents who make decisions together, usually by consensus.
- A balance of common areas and private housing is designed to encourage social interaction while respecting privacy.
- Shared meals are available in the common house 3–5 times a week.
- Each household lives in its own fully-equipped house or apartment.
- Joint planning results in shared resources and economies of scale.
