Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Seeking Examples of Cohousing Implementation Plans

[Chris Terbrueggen (christopher402]

Thanks for responding . I would like to know if any experienced Cohousing 
organizations have used strategic planning before and after offers to purchase 
units we accepted . I would think planning ahead of time would also be useful 
when a Cohousing organization is working through the first 100 days after move 
in. Creating  a written strategic plan would allow an organization to create 
proactive steps toward achieving goals  instead of responding after a problem 
or issue surfaces. The only book I have seen that deals with Cohousing planning 
is Creating a Life Together by Diana Leafe Christian.  Thanks, Chris 

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> On Mar 6, 2018, at 12:30 PM, Mariana Almeida <missmgrrl [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Chris, 
> 
> I agree with Elizabeth. Huge questions that require clarification to actually 
> begin to answer. The answers aren't easily written either. I suggest that 
> instead you seek to have conversations with communities who have done a 
> similar process in the last 10 years or so. Asking for doc that may or may 
> not exist isn't effective and a demanding it again is bit off-putting. 
> Through conversations, you may also learn that you need to hire a cohousing 
> consultant to actually create your own plan (if you haven't yet.)
> 
> Mariana 
> Berkeley Coho in Calif
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 9:39:43 AM PST, Elizabeth Magill <pastorlizm [at] 
> gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Chris,
> I don't know what you are asking for. Or more accurately, this is a
> huge question.
> I assume you've read the cohousing books?
> So beyond that, what are the holes you are looking to fill?
> 
> You've listed so many things I don't know where to start.
> For example: I can't in one email, or in three, cover answer to
> process policies, community formation, and construction supervision.
> Liz
> 
> Mosaic Commons in Berlin, MA
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 9:23 PM, Chris Terbrueggen
> <christopher402 [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello again, I understand that we are all busy , but I am really concerned 
> > that no experienced Cohousing communities have shared any inclusive , 
> > strategic planning documents. Where do new Cohousing communities go when 
> > there appears to be a lack of resources?  The National Cohousing website 
> > has a tremendous amount of policy documents , but I have not found any 
> > planning documents . Since  we are planning  a community of 45 households, 
> > I would think community organization, participation from members and group 
> > process would just be the starting point in the planning process. I would 
> > appreciate some feedback from Cohousing communities that have taken some 
> > time to implement a planning process into community development. Chris
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Mar 1, 2018, at 10:24 PM, Chris Terbrueggen <christopher402 [at] 
> >> gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Greetings, I'm a member of CohoMadison in Madison, WI. We now have 
> >> reservations on 35 of our 45 units. We are planning a groundbreaking  May 
> >> 2018.  We have a great project manager who is handling developer details 
> >> and project construction.
> >>
> >> As a committee member of the Strategic Planning Committee for CohoMadison, 
> >> I am seeking examples of planning documents for cohousing community 
> >> organization and implementation.  I would like to know what needs to be 
> >> accomplished before and after offers to purchase are given to members and 
> >> then what needs to be completed 6 months before and after move in.
> >>
> >> Thanks, Chris Terbrueggen
> >>
> >> Planning for the next phases. (Brainstorming)
> >> 1.    After acceptance of offers-to-purchase
> >> o    Process policies (Policies not in the condo documents)
> >> o    Community formation
> >> o    Practice meals
> >> o    Construction supervision
> >> o
> >> 2.    Several Months before move-in
> >> o    Move in issues (use of elevator etc.)
> >> o    WiFi, cable etc.
> >> o
> >> 3.    Operation for the first 3 months
> >> o    Circles for: Common space, meals, grounds, guest, etc.
> >>
> >> Planning for next phases
> >>
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