Cohousing-L Mailing List: Small business and shared resources questions

[Honeysuckles (honeysuckles]

Greetings  : )

My family and I are cohousing wannabes in South Central Alaska.  There are
so many aspects of cohousing we are attracted to, but as we work through our
overall vision and primary goals, we're wondering if some of the things we
don't want to give up are even compatible with cohousing.  We'd love some
input on the following:

How have small business (out of the home) been handled?  In particular,
artist/shop space, where the activities are not hobby but the family's
primary source of income?  (Individual shop/studio space on the family's own
land, community shop, or ?)

What kinds of farming activities, and how have they been handled by the
community?  Two things here - when animals are kept on common land for
personal use such as horses and chickens, and when animals are also a source
of income, such as sheep.

If one derives economic benefit from community resources, how does one
compensate the community, or is it even an issue?  As an example, the
community has 20 acres set aside as pasture and you're not just grazing your
horse but raising animals to sell.

Have any communities dealt with these issues, and can you share how it was
handled?

Thank you ever so much,
Rhea
in Alaska, looking to cohomestead on 160 acres or more, with other wonderful
people.  (Email me for more info!)

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