• Participate in an initial program to rent your own unit, with full kitchen and amenities, while having time to sell your current home, or see if this type of cohousing is right for you and your family.
• Save up to buy your own unit when the building converts to condominiums.
• Get to know your neighbors and share some resources, such as wifi, cable, bulk purchasing.
• Visit your friends & not have to drive your car. 
• Have the choice of joining in or being private.
• Spend less time in the kitchen.
• Shrink the size of your footprint on the planet with sustainable living.

ABOUT AUBURN, CALIFORNIA
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in California’s historic “gold country,” Auburn boasts 12,500 residents within the city limits and an estimated 44,000 in the greater Auburn area.

The city offers a small-town feel while featuring all amenities including public transportation by bus and train, shopping in both Downtown and Old Town business districts, and a hospital a few short miles from town.

There are churches of many different faiths, excellent schools from preschool through adulthood, and recreational programs for all ages at the local parks, and through community organizations.

Mild seasonal temperatures, and the proximity of the natural forest, with the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River at the city’s back door, Auburn offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities including: miles of trails for horseback riding, mountain biking, running and walking, white water rafting, kayaking, lake swimming and boating, fishing, and camping.

Auburn is home to the Western states Trail Foundation that prides itself in organizing the grueling Western states Endurance Run/ Ultramarathon and the equally tough Western States Endurance Ride/Tevis Cup each year, and is known as the Endurance Capital of the World.

• Auburn ECOhousing is planning on retrofitting an existing "green" three story building in walking distance of downtown Auburn.
• Residents will participate in the design of both the overall building interior including all common areas as well as their own individual units from the very beginning.
• The building will be designed with 18 to 20 units, plus a Common Great Room, with kitchen, dining and social areas, as well as other common areas available for group activities. 
• The Common areas will possibly house a kid’s play room, laundry area, exercise room, art studio and guest rooms for visitors.
• The site is in walking distance to markets, shops, restaurants, the train and bus stations, public library and downtown Auburn.  
• The site will be secure and safe, with ample space for cars, and storage facilities for each residence.

• having an equal say in the community using a consensus decision making process.
• having the opportunity to share meals in the Common House. Preparation and cleanup by residents on a rotating basis.
• having at least one household member participate in regular community & committee decision-making meetings.
• participating in tasks that are necessary for ongoing maintenance and operations.
• choosing to participate in other activities such as gardening, child care, recreational and social activities
• and lots more!