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HW Flesher Housing Cooperative
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
see website for more pics http://hwfleshercoop.com
 H.W. Flesher Housing Co-operative is a community of people with shared responsibility for each other, our homes and our neighbourhood.
Our community consists of 100 units - on 4.5 landscaped acres - each with a private entrance door leading directly to the outside.
Five of our units are modified to accommodate various disabilities and many of our units are unique with a beautiful view, peaked ceilings and two patios.
The design has cleverly left ample room for spacious patios and green space where neighbors will often meet.
The location is ideal for getting to anywhere in the lower mainland with quick access to transit routes or highway routes and 20 minutes from the airport.
As our main social event we have an annul barbecue complete with entertainment, dancing and open stage. At Halloween the Co-op gather after trick-or-treating for fireworks and hot chocolate - the children vote this as our most popular event.
The sense of community and belonging that is created from these events - and our regular general meetings - is essential for living in a growing cosmopolitan city like Vancouver, BC.
Our little village - as we like to think of it - has developed committees to volunteer on that suit all interests. As participation is required in the Co-op there are many committees to chose from such as Maintenance, Landscaping, Social, Finance, Board of Directors, Membership, Newsletter and Special needs to name a few.
Volunteering on these committees has enhanced many members lives and has required people to meet and know their neighbours and thereby accomplish a safe and secure living environment.
 
Website: http://hwfleshercoop.ca
Contact:
Membership Committee
A24 - 3545 E. 43rd. Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia V5R 5X5 Canada
Phone: 604-437-1274
Last Updated:9/4/2008
 
Visitor Process: Visit our website or come by 3545 East 43rd Ave. in Vancouver BC and pick up an application for membership.
Population
Adult Members:
150
(approx.)
Child Members:
50
(approx.)
Non-member Residents:
30
Open to new adults:
Yes
Gender Balance:
30% M 70% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
(we have a multi-tude of culttures)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By majority rule
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Membership - Committees - BOD)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(min.4 hours per month + 1 meeting/mo)
Join Fee:
Yes
(Share is $1500)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(monthly housing charges)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.5 acres (0.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
Number of Residences:
100
(garden apartments + townhouses)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(townhouses have a fruit tree, herbs etc. can be grown on each patio)
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
(Potluck dinners are common. Large Events are a few times a year. Come and help us increase that)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(Every individual may choose his/her faith convictions.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 
see website for more pics http://hwfleshercoop.com
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