Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Affordable cohousing / living simply

[Fred H Olson (fholson]

Vicki Penner <vickipenner [at] sunflower.com>
is the author of the message below.
It was posted by Fred the Cohousing-L list manager <fholson [at] cohousing.org>
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Judith Rosen <heyoka [at] snowcrest.net> wrote:   ( posted by Fred )

> Who can tell me abt. affordable cohousing in a nonpolluted area for
> those who wish to live simply?

I think we at Delaware Street Commons in Lawrence KS come pretty close to
affordable cohousing with a commitment to live simply.

Because we are in the middle of the country, our home prices are quite a
bit lower than any of the prices I've seen from other communities.  Our
prices range from $140,000 to $225,000.  If that isn't affordable enough,
we are partnering with a local non-profit housing group that will be
building units like ours very close to our property.  These homes will be
part of a land trust that will allow them to be affordable over a number
of owners.  I'm not sure of the prices for those homes, but I'm sure they
will be less than ours.

Delaware Street Commons is also dedicated to simple living.  We are
located within in walking distance of downtown.  A bus comes within a
block of our homes.  The larger neighborhood is working on a plans for a
rails to trails project that will enhance bike riding.

In downtown there is a weekly farmers market, access to a community
supported agriculture drop off center, and most basic needs.  There is
also a lovely library and outdoor aquatic center for recreation.

Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas. As a university town, it has
many intellectual and cultural events.  There is much interest within the
larger community to enhance living sustainably.

On our site, we will have a community garden.

Please check out our website at http://www.delaware-street.com and look up
Lawrence Kansas and the University of Kansas on your web browser.

We think we have heaven on earth -- being affordable, intellectual and
creative, and sustainable (without lots of urban polution).

Thanks,

Vicki Penner