Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: New Community in Minneapolis - St Paul MN

[Ann Zabaldo (ann.zabaldo]

Joelyn --

Congrats to you on this cohousing community -- I love the name "Farmers
Market Flats!"  The project sounds very interesting ... very much like
Swann's Market which is a fabulous reuse of an historic market.   Do keep us
informed of your progress.  Can't wait to visit!!

AZ

On 10/12/07, Joelyn Malone <JKMalone [at] comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Announcing - Farmers Market Flats Cohousing, Lowertown area of downtown
> St Paul Minnesota!
> Cohousing Advocates is offering all interested would-be cohousers the
> opportunity to form a new cohousing community in Lowertown St. Paul, on
> 5th Street and Wall, directly across from the St. Paul Farmer's Market.
> The entire third floor is reserved for the cohousing community. It will
> consist of 11 condominiums and one common unit (the group's common
> area), with a kitchen and dining area large enough for the whole
> community, plus extra amenities to be determined by the group. Ground
> has just been broken and construction is targeted for completion by Fall
> 2008. On the street level of the building, will be a year-round, indoor
> Farmer's Market, featuring a restaurant and products from more than 160
> area growers and producers, and demonstration space to involve customers
> in the experience. The City of St. Paul is supporting development of the
> indoor Farmer's Market.
> The developer is committed to green building techniques. These include
> sustainable site development, storm water runoff savings from the roof,
> rooftop greenery and deck , energy efficiency (using St. Paul's District
> Energy); materials selection such as bamboo flooring and Energy Star
> Appliances, and indoor environmental quality.  Green space nearby
> includes Mears Park and a short, comfortable walk or bike ride to the
> 27-acre Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary under the bluffs of the Mississippi
> River. Connections to the Bruce Vento  Regional (bicycle/hiking) Trail
> and from there to the State Gateway Trail and Minneapolis-St Paul Grand
> Rounds trails.
> Prices range from the low $170's to $270's, for 1- and 2-bedroom units.
> These prices include the cost of the common house and all its
> facilities. There may also possibly be affordable housing financing for
> some of the units, for individuals who qualify.
> I'd welcome calls or emails about this: contact
> Joelyn [at] CohousingAdvocates.com or 952-926-8554; or see more on our web
> site (should be posted by tomorrow) at www.CohousingAdvocates.com.
>
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Ann Zabaldo
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