Derek Spalding’s front page article in the Nanaimo Daily News describes a day in the life of Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community.
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Life on the Home-Front – by Susana Michaelis
For those of you who are holidaying or living away right now, here is a tidbit of what is happening on the homefront. Kari, Kathryn, Sharon and Judy have been busy moving into their units. Mia, Tim and I have all camped [...]
Bright and beautiful from all angles Let there be light – from every direction!
Moving Day
Hurray! The first residents of Pacific Gardens Cohousing are preparing to move in to their new homes in a few weeks. After years of planning, the dream finally becomes a reality.
Pacific Gardens Cohousing Units for Sale*
Now that Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community [...]
by Skylark Disraeli
As a self-employed single parent, the cost of co-housing seemed prohibitive. Ultimately, I located a situation that worked and leapt at the opportunity. I haven’t regretted it. Not only has cohousing turned out to be as affordable as I’d hoped, I’ve actually experienced a series of what I think of as financial windfalls. [...]
Excitement is in the Air!
By Susana Michaelis
Spring has sprung and there are fragrant purple violets blooming in profusion down by the river bank! Fawn lilies and trillium will be joining the colourful show. Fluorescent green tree frogs add their chorus to the birds that are singing their spring songs. Trees [...]
Construction Progress
Framing is nearly complete on the first two levels and the contractors have begun framing the third floor. Timber framing in the central core area is in progress and the roof installation is scheduled for mid-August. The owners are busy making a gazillion decisions regarding flooring, appliances, countertops, [...]
Construction Progress
Construction is moving along at a brisk pace. The foundations and the concrete slabs are completed as is the lower wall framing. The Second/Main floor framing is nearly complete and the second floor wall framing is 20% complete. Off-site road works are in progress and the site rough [...]
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