Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Common House and Unit Sizes

[Unnat (Zen]

Lydia

I'm sure you will get specific answers to your questions.  I would like
to add;

What is the purpose of the commonhouse for each of you and your
community vision?
And this; What do you need to do and have that is in line with your
purpose?
eg Pinakarri is an intentional community with a commitment to building
community.  We have a weekly community dinner for anyone who wishes to
come and we considered this in our design.  We have a small dining space
in our commonhouse (your 'cosy cafe' style) - however we have large
sliding doors onto a sunny courtyard which embraces the lawned play
area.  More doors enter a covered walkway that connects two outdoor
commonspaces;  this area extends the dining options in winter too.
Consider what you want, what you've got to do it with (budget, other
opportunities and constraints).  Then think about how much space you
need.

Perhaps you've already done this process in which case you'll understand
why I think it important.
Also, this sort of query comes up from time to time so it's worth
looking in the archives.

> PS.  I hope I get as good a response as the polyamory issue :-)
Touche!  I hope so too ;0)

Warmest regards
Robyn Williams
Pinakarri Community
Fremantle, Western Australia