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Character and Form of the Community

Working with design professionals, we have developed a community that consists of 36 duplex homes clustered in close proximity to a common house. The buildings are situated on approximately 3-4 acres with the rest of the property set aside for common usage.  The design balances the needs of privacy with community. The road area has been kept to a minimum as required for emergency vehicle access and the homes are serviced with a common parking lot to support opportunites for spontaneous connection among neighbours.

Respect for the natural environment has been, and will continue to be, an important priority for all development decisions. The site plan includes sustainable storm water management and wetland development. We have voluntarily contributed both labour and financial support to a creek enhancement project on a fish-bearing stream adjacent to the site. To learn more about our hands-on stewardship of "Tributary 9" click HERE. 

The architecture incorporates steep sloped roofs and wide overhangs, which are ideal for the West Coast climate. Generous covered porches in front and back enhance opportunities for connection with neighbours and the outdoors.

Cement fibre hardi-board siding, in a variety of natural colours, complements the decorative cedar timber post and beam framing. Solid fir exterior doors and wood trim on windows further enhance the regional architecture.

Duplexes are not symmetrical, but have distinctive elements that define each side. Five home plans were created to meet the diverse needs of singles, couples and families with children. All homes have two bedrooms on the main level; others have an additional one, two or three bedrooms on the upper floor.

The finishing quality has been carefully considered to balance aesthetics, sustainability and economy. Flooring options included cork and locally produced sustainable red alder. Air-to-air heat pumps are installed in most homes.. All homes include energy efficient windows and a heated crawl space, and have been plumbed for future solar hot water installation. Doorways are wide, bathrooms are spacious, and faucets are single lever to allow for universal accessibility.

Although each family will have their own private home, a unique aspect of cohousing is sharing common facilities and activities such as maintenance, meal preparation and child care. The common house is approximately 3500 square feet and includes a kitchen and dining area, two guest suites, a good sized meeting/yoga room, lounge, children’s playroom and laundry.

A separate workshop for woodworking and other crafts was built by members during a workshop raising weekend in July 2006.