Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Do you love your pathways?

[Buzz Harris (buzz_harris]

 Hi Mac.

Mosaic Commons Cohousing and Camelot Cohousing in central Massachusetts have 
used asphalt pathways with Geoweb installed just under the ground on each side. 
They do require patching with tar and/or new asphalt every few years, but 
they've served us well.

The Geoweb (there are multiple types and manufacturers) is designed to support 
the weight of ambulances and similar emergency vehicles that require a wider 
surface in order to drive up the paths directly to each building when there is 
an urgent need. I can probably find out what type we used if you would like to 
know.

Thanks,

Buzz
Mosaic Commons Cohousing
Berlin, MA


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Buzz Harris


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     On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 03:17:28 PM EDT, Mac Thomson via Cohousing-L 
<cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org> wrote:  
 
 As you may be aware, Heartwood Cohousing (rural SW Colorado) is adding 14 new 
single family homes. We are exploring what kind of pathway to install and would 
love to hear from you if you have any ideas for us. We are especially 
interested in hearing from communities that have pathways that work well for 
them and that meet our criteria.

In general, the pathway would serve as an everyday pedestrian pathway with 
infrequent regular vehicles (cars, vans, pick up trucks) and extremely rare big 
vehicles (firetrucks, moving trucks).


Our Pathway Criteria
OK with fire department (11’ wide)
durable/low maintenance
attractive (fits in with our natural, rural vibe)
not muddy when wet
reasonably smooth surface for carts, wheelchairs, kids' wheeled toys, etc. (We 
have gravel roads and parking lots so we are not fully accessible like an urban 
community might be.)
reasonably easy snow removal
economical

We live in a dry, high desert climate so permeable pavers with grass growing in 
them probably wouldn’t work here. 

Thank you in advance for your response. Extra credit for sending me photos: 
macthomson [at] mac.com

Cheers,
Mac


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Mac Thomson

Heartwood Cohousing
Southwest Colorado
http://www.heartwoodcohousing.com


"Everything in excess!! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites! Moderation 
is for monks."
          - Robert Heinlein
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