Housing
Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Bellingham Cohousing is an intentional, multi-generation community in northwest Washington State, founded in 2000. We have 33 homes in 10 buildings clustered on approximately 2.5 acres of a total site of just under six acres, so we live closely while trying to give each other privacy. The remainder of the property includes an orchard, wetlands and a wooded riparian area with a creek running through it. There is a small city park to the east and a greenbelt to the south. It’s a safe place to raise children.
We are a self-managed condominium, with many hard- working committees. A workshare agreement honors individual strengths and gifts. Each resident is encouraged to put in a minimum of 5 hours per month of participation. Decisions are made by consensus at general meetings held once or twice each month.
(Source: cohousing.org website)