Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing and Conference Center

[Laura Fitch, A.I.A. (lfitch]

Sue Pniewski wrote:

> I keep reading that people become frustrated
> when community members are also paid to do work within the community, and
> that that has caused much conflict, but it seems also a great fit to be able
> to work in your home neighborhood, what better situation could there be that
> a 5 minute walking commute?  
I have a 2 minute walking commute in community!  It couldn't be better! 
Pioneer Valley Cohousing has a long history of hiring insiders to 
develop, design, build, provide legal services, etc. for our community. 
We also had the foresight to build a "home office building" where 6 of 
us have our professional offices and share copier, fax and conference 
room with the community at large.  We also have continued to hire each 
other individually for any number of things - web site design, additions 
to houses, cabinetry, consulting, etc. etc.  I am not aware of any 
conflicts resulting from this, although "punch list" time was tough on 
the in house construction contractor.

I am intrigued with the summer camp and/or conference center idea.  I 
think they are compatible uses with cohousing.  The real problem is that 
cohousing is difficult enough to develop without the complications of 
another enterprise.  Each additional piece complicates it further - but 
it may be worth it!  Good luck.  Laura

--
Laura Fitch, A.I.A.
Principal Architect

KRAUS-FITCH ARCHITECTS, INC.
110 Pulpit Hill Rd.
Amherst, MA  01002
413-549-5799
413-549-7918 (fax)

lfitch [at] krausfitch.com




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