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Formed: 1996 Established: 1996
The Phoenix Cooperative House
Madison, Wisconsin,
United States
 Phoenix Co-op is located across the street from the Memorial Library of the University of Wisconsin campus and is 1 block from both the Memorial Union and beautiful Lake Mendota. The spacious mansion houses about 25 members, a mixture of both students and professionals. The house is beautified by decorative faces, a spiral staircase, fireplaces and a lovely courtyard with fountain. We have large, comfortable common spaces, a TV room with a large selection of videos and DVDS and a small workout area. High-speed internet access is available on two house computers and high speed wireless access is available on all floors. Delicious meals are prepared in a large, professionally equipped kitchen where members often gather socially. The food co-op is designed for both meat eaters and vegetarians and is also available to non-residents. Phoenix provides a relaxed environment for members to share their outside interests. It uses a modified-consensus decision-making process.
 
Contact:
membership coordinator
636 Langdon St
Madison, Wisconsin 53703-1104 United States
Phone: 608-256-1770, 608-256-3131
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Former/Other Names: (MCC) , Le Chateau Co-op, Meridian Co-op
Last Updated:10/2/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Population
Adult Members:
25
Child Members:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
($36- NASCO fee, $40 - MCC fee, + $200 security deposit)
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0 acres (0.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Community-controlled land trust
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
(dinner is served mon-thu with brunch and dinner served on sunday)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
(While we are not a)
Tobacco Use:
Used Often
(smoking only allowed in member's rooms or outside)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
 
 


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