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Formed: 2000 Established: 2003
Walnut Street Co-op
Eugene, Oregon,
United States
 Walnut Street Co-op is a social change oriented cooperative household in Eugene, Oregon. In September 2000 we moved into a large, rambling house together, seeking to build community. Three years later we formed a legal co-op, funding the project with many small loans from like-minded individuals. As housemates, we eat dinner together, share chores, attend house meetings, and have a basic commitment to resolve conflicts. We trust that each person holds a piece of the truth, and we are committed to deep listening with each other. Over time we’re finding that our friendships are deepening, and a shared vision is emerging based on creating shifts in society toward dialogue, deliberation, and integration of diverse viewpoints.
 
Website: http://walnutstreetco-op.org/
Contact:
1680 Walnut St
Eugene, Oregon 97403-2062 United States
Phone: 541-484-1156
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Last Updated:10/14/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Phone or email us ahead of time. First visit usually consists of joining us for dinner and a tour.
Network Affiliations:
FEC: Federation of Egalitarian Communities
:: Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Northwest Intentional Communities Association
Population
Adult Members:
8
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We have nine bedrooms, so one room is open now, and another may be soon.)
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
38% M 62% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(Weekly house meetings.)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(All residents participate equally in day-to-day decisions, including jobs, activities, and acceptance of new residents. The board of the co-op is responsible for the long-term wellbeing of the community and makes decisions on capital improvements and a few other matters as specified in our bylaws.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Cook/clean for one dinner per week, and participate in house chores, monthly work parties, weekly house meetings, and occasional other projects as needed.)
Join Fee:
No
(There's a $1000 fee to join the board of the co-op; no fee for other residents.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(We each contribute monthly for rent, utilities, and food.)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.2 acres (0.1 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
1
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Vegetable & herb garden in front yard, fruit trees in back yard.)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Dinners Monday-Friday are organized - everyone cooks/cleans once per week, and informally we often cook for each other more than that, using the (almost all organic) food we all buy collectively.)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(As a community we buy only vegetarian food, however individuals are free to buy meat with their own money and store/cook it in the second kitchen.)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Permitted outdoors only)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(Some of us are polyamorous.)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
 
 
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