Current Work
Arboretum Cohousing
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Arboretum Cohousing core groupWhat is now called the Arboretum Cohousing core group began it's first get-together in early 2003, with no particular site yet in mind. Planning began in earnest however when Madison's St. Marys Hospital, as part of it's expansion efforts, offered a block of houses for sale to a developer who would meet the hospital's and the neighborhood's goals of home ownership and affordability. In late 2003, Arboretum Cohousing proposal was accepted. The group is now going strong and entering a serious planning phase with development help from Infill Investments of Madison. The project includes a total of 40 dwelling units ranging from studio-efficiencies to 3- and 4-bedroom homes. The existing structures on the Erin Street block were built between the late 1800's and early 1930's. Most will be refurbished; a few of those in poor condition will be moved or demolished to make way for four or five new buildings. The common house size will be in the range of 5,000 to 6,000 square feet (464 to 557 square meters). If all goes well we hope to move in around Summer 2006. |
