Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: retrofits?

[Bitner/Stevenson (lilbert]

I just realized you might be talking about new houses; I still think it's a
good idea.
--
Liz Stevenson
Southside Park Cohousing
Sacramento, California


>

> Don't do it if:
>
> There is not enough space to turn into common areas you really want.
>
> The buildings need so much work it would be cheaper to start from
> scratch(not likely with cohousing!) Have it inspected VERY carefully.
>
> Reasons to do it:
>
> It's already built-think of the headaches and time saved!
>
> It will fit in with the surrounding community-no nimby difficulties.
>
> If the houses are habitable, those with less means could stay with the group
> and renovate as they can afford it, rather than having to drop out when they
> can't afford to stay.
>
> Grown-up landscaping.(Ask me about digging holes for trees in 110 degree
> heat-actually, better not. It's a bad memory).
>
> Older houses are homier.
>
> Your children will grow up in cohousing, not at cohousing meetings!!!!!
>
>
> I say, if it checks out, go for it!
> --
> Liz Stevenson
> Southside Park Cohousing
> Sacramento, California