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Formed: 1998 Established: 2000
Takoma Village Cohousing
Washington, District Of Columbia,
United States
Commonhouse Tower
 Takoma Village is the first urban cohousing community in the greater metro Washington, DC, area. We have forty-three attached flats, duplexes, townhouses plus the common house. Units range from one bedroom with a den to four bedrooms with a full basement. The commonhouse includes two guest rooms, children's room, game room, office, living room, laundry room, exercise room, dining room, and workshop.
One and a half blocks from the Takoma Metro Station and easy walking to shopping on Georgia Avenue in DC and in Takoma Park, MD. Most residents commute by public transportation or bicycle. Many work at home, at least part-time. Residents range in age from 10 months to 86 years and are well-distributed across that range.
We have many energy-efficient systems and green materials. All units received the Energy Star rating.
We maintain a notification list and occasionally have units for sale or rooms for rent. If you are interested in living in our community, please contact us. We are always delighted to meet new friends.
 
Website: http://www.takomavillage.org/
Contact:
Takoma Village
6827 4th St. NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20012-1945 United States
Phone: 202-545-0130
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Steve Pretl
Phone: 202-413-8351
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Anna Amato
Phone: 202-726-0736
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Last Updated:1/26/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please contact Steve Pretl and arrange a visit. We do fairly regular orientations for people who live in the area.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
63
Child Members:
21
Non-member Residents:
4
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
41% M 59% F
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Yes, 4 hours a week is recommended.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly association fees for maintenance of common areas and shared expenses.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
1.4 acres (0.6 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
43
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
none
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
:: Private school off the property
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2001
Number of Units:
43
Square Feet in Common House:
3700
Architect:
EDG Architects
Developer:
Don Tucker, ECO Housing
Commercial Lender:
Industrial Bank
 
 
Commonhouse Tower
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