Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: The "lot" development model

[Mac Thomson (mac]

Recently, Rob S. wrote:

> I would point out that there are 4 other cohousing groups organized, or 
> are organizing this way in my area and it seems to be attractive, based 
> on the high number of sold units.  Having freedom to design and build 
> your own home, to meet your own financial needs and personal tastes is 
> a large attraction - we have gained a couple of members from other 
> groups because of this.  It is also much much easier  for a group to 
> design lots than to design houses. (I think - maybe after we have 
> finished the phase 2 site design I won't think that anymore.)

Our group (San Juan Cohousing) is considering this option as an alternative
to what we consider the more traditional cohousing approach of the whole
group designing and building all of the units.  We would love to hear from
others who have chosen to sell lots rather than homes to help us with our
pondering.

Some of the questions we have . . . . .

What groups have sold lots rather than homes?
(Rob mentioned 4 others.  Who are they?)

How do you accommodate duplexes, triplexes, etc.?

How has it worked out?  Are you happy with the results?

What kind of architectural guidelines did you impose?

Did you impose a construction completion deadline to avoid forever living in
a construction zone?

How much cost savings are forfeited by designing and building individually
rather than all of the units at once?

Looking forward to your replies.  Thanks in advance.

*   Mac Thomson                         San Juan Cohousing
*   Mac [at] HappyValley.com           Durango, Colorado
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