Cornerstone village1/5/2023 Economies of scale abound, including sharing of tools, child care, and guest rooms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ~ Cohousing allows for a lighter, less consumer-oriented lifestyle. We welcome families with children, singles, married couples, empty nesters and same-sex households. DIVERSITY ~ The community promotes cultural, racial and economic diversity through a broad outreach, the inclusion of affordable units and a welcoming attitude. We use the consensus as our mode of decision-making. Many of us are involved in the neighborhood as well as the wider community. Interdependence and mutual assistance are promoted as an integral part of daily life. Learning and teaching of skills between members, especially across generations, is encouraged. Besides regular resident-prepared community meals, we create community through shared activities, work, play and joy. COMMUNITY ~ Physical design encourages spontaneous interaction. ACCESSIBILITY ~ The community is fully visitable/accessible for mobility disabled persons, both residents and visitors. We also have two dens, an exercise room, arts & crafts room, and a kids’ playroom. A central common house offers room for shared dinners and other community activities. The community design maximizes open shared space, such as gardens and play space. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ~ We are located in a diverse neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, stores and open spaces such as the adjacent Linear Park, for both pedestrian and biking use. All pricing is comparable to the standard Cambridge market. There are a few very rare rental opportunities, usually sharing a unit with others. FINANCIAL/LEGAL DESCRIPTION ~ Structured as a condominium all of our 32 units, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to 3 or 4-bedroom two-story apartments and townhouses, are owner-occupied. An intentional, collaborative community can contribute to an individual’s sense of belonging and their ability to contribute to the well-being of others and society as a whole. Kitchens are equipped with dishwasher, microwave, and frost-free refrigerators. We offer spacious one and two bedroom apartments designed with you in mind. In today’s world, many neighborhoods do not serve the supportive function that they did in previous generations. Welcome to Cornerstone Village Apartments, a newly renovated apartment home community situated just minutes from Loop 250 and Interstate 20. We value the cooperative process of operating our own community. FROM OUR VISION STATEMENT PURPOSE ~ We have come together to live in cohousing because we believe that people living in community live richer and happier lives.
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