Description

Please write a few lines about your co-op.

We are not exactly a co-op...something between co-op, cohousing, and ecovillage. For more info, see our website at www.greensolutions.org/smcc

When did you form? Briefly, what is your co-op history?

About 10 years ago. I have been aware of the concept of co-ops for many decades.

What is the long term vision of your co-op?

We have a goal of being a mini-ecovillage, creating a model for urban sustainability including emphasis on organic gardening, "reduce, reuse, recyle", appropriate use of energy (we have just installed solar, are building a gray water system, and a rainwater catchment system. Another focus is political and social activism and community service.

Do you own or rent your living space?

My husband and I own the 4 unit building and later bought the neighboring building. There are three other units with co-owners currently. Others have been renting from us. We would like there to be more co-owners.

Are there any social or environmental causes that unite your co-op?

We are commited to a variety of social and environmental causes.

What skills can residents of your co-op offer the community?

Permaculture designers Soil Foodweb advisor Simple web design Educator

What features of your co-op (as a whole) can you offter the community?

a model of how to live more sustainably in a suburban environment

What would you like to gain from this directory project?

We would like to find others who share our vision and would like to live here as owners or renters.