We had a wonderful--yummy and varied--potluck dinner at Will and Lynette's followed by several presentations.
Jim gave us several titillating reasons to read Creating a Life Together by Diana Leafe Christian (available from Amazon).
We heard about three separate locations:
David McFeeters shared the latest about South Village,
Jim told about his meeting with the developer of Shelburnewood,
Lynette and Nell showed us the model of a project on the lake in Burlington.
Lots to consider: How would people feel about going urban (if you call Burlington urban)? What are our preferences and priorities?
We took the pulse of the group.
Many are excited about creating a sustainable urban community, namely in the old Packard warehouse at the end of Lakeview Terrace off North Avenue.
Many felt Shelburnewood could offer the walking village as well as the natural beauty many want.
South Village seems lower on most peoples' priority list.
Most people are ready to let go of driving. Many, but not all, want to keep gardening.
What next?
* We will continue exploring urban possibilities
* Everyone is encouraged to drive over and walk around the old Packard building/warehouse at the end of Lakeview Terrace where a condominium project is designed and permitted.
* We hope to make a group visit to Burlington Cohousing in May.
* We'll ask Patrick MacManaway for his take on the properties we're considering.
* We need more info on Shelburnewood. Jim will follow up with the developer, David will talk to Paul Bohne, the Raaps will check in with Laurie Smith.
* We will keep in touch with South Village to see how their internal financing goes, etc.
Both Jim and Will emphasized the ease of hitchhiking onto a project that has already been developed and permitted. Will suggested we go for a project that could be constructed within a year.
We will meet again soon!
Jubilate Deo!!
Jill for the Core Group
PS If I forgot anything or mis-reported, please amend!
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