Re: rental cohousing? | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Sharon Villines (sharon![]() |
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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:00:30 -0800 (PST) |
On 9 Feb 2011, at 3:18 AM, Grace Kim wrote: > I think the conversations on this topic have been great and highlight the > fact that we, as the "cohousing movement", are ready to look seriously at how > to incorporate affordability In support of Grace's message, I want to clarify that "ready to look seriously" should be read as "able to be ready to look seriously at affordability." Cohousing has been unfairly criticized for not being more affordable. Although many communities do have units that are perfectly affordable according to government guidelines, the real reason why cohousing was not more affordable is that it was seen as a risky investment so no funds were available, private or public, to help anyone build cohousing. For many it was a great sacrifice just to get their own homes built, and many failed losing tens of thousands of dollars. It is only after 25 years that it has established a track record and is now being listened to that Coho Us is able to move forward with seeking development support. Sharon ---- Sharon Villines Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC http://www.takomavillage.org
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