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Forming Formed: 2000
Kaleidoscope Village (Central Austin Cohousing)
Austin, Texas,
United States
 As of October 2008, we are finishing the first phase of infrastructure construction. Our projected move-in date (subject to change) is July 2009. The site is 6 acres in Austin, Texas. We will have 37 homes - all duplexes except for three over the common house - clustered around a community green, with two acres left as organically maintained green space. Twenty-two homes are already spoken for; the remaining will be made available for reservation in a few months, when pricing will be more predictable. Prospective buyers must go through an orientation/self-selection process. We practice consensus decision-making and wish to appeal to a wide range of household types and ages. We have no ideological viewpoint other than a wish to live in a close-knit and interdependent community.
  Status: Building
Website: http://austincohousing.org/
Contact:
please contact us by email/voicemail
Phone: 866-752-7358
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Links:
Austin Cohousing: Kaleidoscope Village
Former/Other Names: Central Austin Cohousing
Last Updated:10/20/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (There will be occasional site tours during construction.)
Visitor Process: See info at http://austincohousing.org/news.html
Affiliations: Central Austin Cohousing

Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
42
((We have 22 households now. We will have 37 households at move-in))
Child Members:
(We are family friendly.)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(Yes)
Open to new children:
Yes
(Yes)
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(the core group is not static)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(No income sharing)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Members have to be able to afford their unit [some units are SMART units])
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(We will have workshare requirements for self-management of the property)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Yes (conditional members pay $25 to defray new-member expenses))
Regular Fees:
No
(Once built, we will have regular condo assessments)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
6 acres (2.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
A subgroup of community members
(Our developer group consists of 2 longtime community members and one silent partner.)
Number of Residences:
37
(Mixture of 1-BR and 2-BR up/down duplexes and 3-BR and 4-BR side-by-side duplexes, with three 2-BR flats over the common house.)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
(We will have community organic garden(s))
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(We are planning to start with 5 common meals a week)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Our members have diverse eating styles and dietary needs)
Dietary Practice:
(We are vegetarian-ish; meat dishes are allowed but must be clearly marked.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Smoking in private homes only.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
(Some members will homeschool.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Year Completed:
2009
(Expected completion March 2009)
Number of Units:
37
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
Architect:
Kraus/Fitch and Hailey Johnson
Developer:
Richard Huffman and community members
 
 
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