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Children under 18 cannot use the common house unsupervised. No smoking or vaping. No pets are allowed in the common house. No exceptions. The common house is for resident and guest use only. Non-residents and former guests may not use the common house fac...

This is a draft policy, subject to discussion and consensus at an ACM The common house guest rooms are a shared community resource and should be treated with respect. Each Unit may use a total of 14 room nights per calendar year at no charge (but donations...

The common house sitting room now has a dedicated computer to run Zoom. The computer automatically goes to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity Please do not turn off the computer To wake the computer up, first turn on the mouse (using the switch on the b...

Agenda: Discussion of implementation plan of policies and procedures suggested in the follow up meeting from last ACM: Solidified and consistent consensus process in writing and available to all. - ACM discussing possible changes. Policy for followup/...

Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 19 Nov 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Cheryl, Kerry, Mike, Linda, Lynda, Eliza, Vinnie Agenda: Set agenda for budget meeting #2. Topics: definition of consensus vs. voting -What is the voting process o...

Topics: Follow ups from prior  Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 3 Dec 2023, 7:00-8:00 pm Location: Common House Attendees: Laraine, Lynda, Mike, Kerry, Ben Consensed Decisions: [decision] Tentative Agenda: Mike W How do we handle facilitators/ideas/moving ...

Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 14 Dec 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Mike, Kerry, Linda, Emily Agenda: Reflect on prior ACM (10 mins) What went well? What should we consider doing differently? When do we want to me...

PROPOSAL: Policy on the Use of Wasatch Commons Community Email List Proposed by the Process Committee, October 26, 2014 Approved by Consensus at ACM, November 12, 2014, as below with modification included. Why we feel the proposal is helpful. We want: T...

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...

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...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Jan 4, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 21 Jan 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Cheryl, Alex, Kerry, Emily Reflect on the last ACM Overall went well, but there wasn't enough time to review the...

Information about the election: A. Since Wasatch Commons is a cohousing community, and normally operates by consensus process,we very rarely have voting. The annual election of Management Committee (MC) and the passing of theannual budget are exceptions, as g...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Feb 18, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 18 Feb 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: Lynda A's house Attendees: Lynda, Mike, Linda, Ben, Laraine Reflect on the last ACM Plan the next ACM: Feb 25, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Facilitator: Emily...