Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing and Intentional Community

[Chris ScottHanson (chris]

Guy,

Unfortunately, Mr. Sandelin's bold generalizations about IC and Coho 
seem all too accurate.  And this from a long time, active and energetic 
member of the Intentional Communities movement.  I have to agree with 
everything that Rob has observed and generalized, recognizing that 
there are exceptions to each generalization.  Thank you Rob for your 
contribution.

Unfortunately Guy, you really want listen to the wisdom of Eris Weaver, 
when she says, "It sounds like you have a very clear picture of what 
YOU want to do on this property! Cohousing, in my experience, requires 
a TON of letting go of what *I* want individually in order to serve the 
greater needs of the group. It's part of the definition of community. 
...  I imagine you might have a hard time finding people who's dreams 
fit so exactly into yours.

As in much of life, the biggest lesson is to give, and then let go.  
Give of your land and your dream, and let go of your expectations...  
This committment is what results in the magic of creation.

Chris ScottHanson
Cohousing Resources LLC
Ecodevelopments LLC



On Dec 25, 2003, at 2:30 PM, Guy Koehler, Rivendell Ranch wrote:

> Following are the excerpts from Mr. Sandelin's post which concern me:
>
> number of people in community
> bank financing
> private vs shared income
> median unit price
> member participation requirement
> community life span
> community success rate
> stability and high income = mortgage
> dysfunctional people = no job = no mortgage = not in co-housing
> dysfunctional people plague non-cohousing communities
> cohousing members surprisingly better at building community
> private ownership at market rate = economic barrier = blessing
>
>
> Guy Koehler

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