Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Alternatives for creating inexpensive homes...

[James Kacki (jimkacki]

Re/ Joyce's message below:

Joyce, You describe a very interesting idea.  What is the $/square foot 
  construction cost you are anticipating? (construction only-not 
including land costs & land servicing costs)And what is the normal or 
average $/ square foot house construction cost in your area.  As one of 
the previous writers noted, costs vary considerably throughout the 
country (and throughout the continent -I'm from Canada), so assessing 
'affordability' is only useful if one can compare it to average house 
construction costs in your area.  The developer would know these figures 
I'm sure, and it would be useful to the rest of us to get an idea of the 
cost savings for this type of 'semi-finished' approach.  Thanks in 
advance and good luck on your project!
James Kacki

JoycePlath [at] aol.com wrote:
> In Arcata Ca. we are currently working with a developer to create a 
> twenty-four home Cohousing community that will be affordable.  Our strategy is to build 
> two story structures with only the first floor (approximately 600 to 800 
> square feet) finished with a kitchen, bath, bedroom, and living room.  The 
> upstairs will be rough plumbed for a second bathroom and plans provided for a couple 
> of floor plan options.  These homes will qualify for a city grant for first 
> time home buyers that will provide for very low down payments.  We expect to 
> begin construction in 2005.
> Joyce Plath
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