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Lets Create Cohousing in Jersey City / Newark
According to cohousing.org, there are approximately 184 established cohousing communities in the United States, but there are 0 in New Jersey! Our goal is to create cohousing in New Jersey in an urban setting.
Cohousing is community intentionally designed with ample common spaces surrounded by private homes.
Collaborative spaces typically include a common house with a large kitchen, dining room and laundry. They also include recreational areas, outdoor walkways, open space, gardens, and parking. Neighbors use these spaces to play together, cook for one another, share tools, and work collaboratively.
Common property is managed and maintained by community members, providing even more opportunities for growing relationships.
-From https://www.cohousing.org/what-cohousing/cohousing/
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Here are some things are that NJ Cohousing is not.
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1. Not a cult. Seriously.
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2. Not an ecovillage. While we would like to practice sustainability, our goal is to live in an urban environment and stay fully connected.
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3. Not a commune. Everyone will have personal space and apartments.
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4. Not a rehab, wellness retreat or treatment facility of any kind. This is a permanent living situation that will legally will be considered a condominium association or CoOp. The process of getting it built will be stressful at times, and group members will need to have the bandwidth to practice communication, conflict resolution and be willing to expand on our own emotional intelligence.
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