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WHAT IS COHOUSING? Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own community. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. The physical design encourages...

Unit and Site Design and Construction Passive Solar (engineered overhangs, heat sink, heat chimney/ clerestory windows, south side window glazing maximized, cross-ventilation) Double paned low-e casement and awning windows only Interior windows in clerest...

Cohousing is unlike a typical condominium association, and in many respects, unlike most American neighborhoods. By choosing to live here, we choose to participate in ongoing projects of building community. This project challenges many of the attitudes and be...

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A proposal is a written statement that suggests a change or changes to the status quo of Wasatch Commons. It proposes a modification to our physical space, cultural practices, or other adjustments to our shared systems (which are not currently under the purvie...

WHY CONSENSUS? When people choose to live in community, they commit to a relationship with each other. The value of this relationship, and the energy that goes into maintaining it, is what creates community. People choose this lifestyle expressly to create an...

Following are some of the activities, procedures, habits, customs, and terminology that have developed at Wasatch Commons. This document is under construction and subject to change. By choosing to live here, we choose to participate in the ongoing project of ...

This article is originally from the Portland Parent, July 1997, with some changes to reflect the situation at Wasatch Commons. Charles Maclean, a spokesperson for the Trillium Hollow project, readily admits that, while the cohousing arrangement may sound idea...

Topics: pay or play, budget, participation Present: Cheryl, Kay (notes), Robin, Jorge, Scott, Ben, Vinnie, Mary, Linda 7:50 Attorney has never responded to our list of questions.  Get new attorneys. Pay or Play This year $2400 has been collected, $1300 is ...

Topics: budget, guest room fees, changing pay or play Present: Mike W, Michael, Laura, Lynda, Natalia, Heather, Kay (notes), Starla until 7:45, Vicky, Victor, Grae, Cheryl, Ben, Coleman, Jorge, Robin, Emily, Renae, Stephen, Mary, Hannah, Joe, Cyd, Chelsea, El...

Here is the google sheets link, which should be viewable by anyone: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yasDPsFMyjCtEYFCb17GZiZTpzlwSTrMxLuSvCaRMb0/edit#gid=0   Here is a screenshot of the tool (updated 1/03/2024):

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Jan 4, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 4 Jan 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Kerry, Linda, Laraine, Cheryl Reflect on the last ACM Difficult ACM with sensitive topics. Overall handled with g...

Topics: proxy requirements, budget, reserve, alternate income sources Sunday, January 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Rescheduled from Tuesday January 2. Present: Vinnie, Cheryl, Kay (notes), Scott, Jorge (10:30), Ben, Kerry, Mary Action Items Ben will p...

Topics:  Election, budget discussion Wednesday, 7:00-9:45 p.m. Decisions: Elected Ben Trueman and Kerry Terrazas to Management. Note: The ACM is switched to February 7 to avoid Valentines Day. Present Mike Wason, Vicky Wason, Jorge San Pedro, Robin San Pe...

Topics: budget proposal changes, equipment purchase, guest room fees; officer election, foundation of Carol's unit, tasks this year Decision: Kay Argyle is Secretary, Jorge San Pedro is Treasurer, and Ben Trueman is President.  Present: Vinnie, Eliza, Gheybi...

Present: Linda Reed, Grae Wason, Laura De Backer Now meeting every 1st Wednesdays of the month at 6pm to make it more manageable and consistent.   Presentations Ideas:  1- Listening 2- Share the space 3- Curiosity ---> lack of ---> Assumptions   Plan a...

Present: Laraine, Linda Reed, Grae Wason, Laura De Backer Next presentations: 5 minutes read about Judgements  Following Presentations: Discussion about the readings with the group. Use small group discussion and report what was discussed to the whole group....