Cohousing-L Mailing List: Senior cohousing in Amherst, MA

[Jane Lekus (janelekus]

We are a group of over 55's who are forming a co-housing group to build in 
Amherst, MA, or the surrounding area. We are looking for new members to join us 
in a senior co-housing venture. 
   
  At the present time (Sept 2006) we have a strong possibility of purchasing 
what might be the last piece of land in Amherst that would accommodate a 
development of 25-30 homes, with enough open space to include gardens, walkways 
and open space. We plan on 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, ranging in size from 600 
to 1300 square feet, or so, and costing between $200,000 and $400,000. This 
would include a common house and all infrastructure.  We plan on having several 
 "affordable" units, and the Amherst Housing Authority has expressed interest 
in working with us in this regard. 
   
  We have a developer who has substantial experience with co-housing. Our time 
frame is approximately three years from the purchase of land until residence on 
site. Amherst, MA has the necessary zoning for our group.
   
  We encourage those who might be interested to contact us with questions or 
comments.
   
  Jane Lekus
  janelekus [at] yahoo.com
   
   
   
   

                
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