The essential facts about
our community:
| Name |
Monterey Cohousing Community |
| Location |
2925 Monterey Ave. South
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416, -7 blocks west of Minneapolis |
| Phone |
952-930-7554 |
| Established |
December, 1992. |
| Purpose and Mission |
"...provide housing for its members in the form of a CoHousing development..."
We "...intend to foster strong involvement of the residents in an inclusive
community." -From
Mission Statement. |
| Who can live here |
Monterey is open to anyone who is interested in living and participating
in the community. Membership requires buying one of the units from
an existing resident-owner (subject to availability). Monterey welcomes
and encourages diversity of membership. |
| Size |
15 Households; 8 retrofit "apartment" style units, and 7 newly built
townhouse units, each privately owned by the residents. |
| Physical Description |
An Edwardian style mansion and a newly built set of townhouses (connected
by tunnel), central courtyard, front yard, with driveways and parking bays
(incl. garages) on the periphery. The grounds of the 2.25 acre site are
beautifully landscaped. Back side of the property adjoins a small
park, reachable by a short walk through community owned woods. |
| Interior Space |
Over 6,000 sq feet of common space, including Living
Room, Library, 2 Guest rooms, 3 season enclosed porch, dining room,
newly remodeled kitchen, office (w/fax & copier), playroom, laundry
room, workshop, entertainment room. |
| Household Makeup |
Singles; with & w/o children, couples; with & w/o children. |
| Ages |
4 to 70+ |
| Membership |
Adult resident-owners are voting members. Decisions are made by consensus.
All business and management decisions are done by the resident members.
All members share in the responsibilities and work of the common property,
as well as share in its benefits. |
| More Information |
Monterey Info and
update. What
residents appreciate about Monterey. |
More Info about
Cohousing |
What's Cohousing? |
