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Formed: 1992 Established: 1998
Eno Commons
Durham, North Carolina,
United States
Original site concept design
 Ours is a community of 22 households of folks who have chosen to live here because they want to know their neighbors and be involved. We have clustered our homes to free up more common spaces for play and mutual enjoyment. We have a commons house that is the focus of shared meals and activities. We have an organic vegetable garden that we share as well. We care deeply about our children and want them to grow up in a friendly and stimulating environment. We have designed our community to facilitate spontaneous interactions. For example, cars are located near the edges of the property; the space inside is reserved for people. We believe in learning through the diversity of each other.
We believe we are connected to the larger communities of our adjacent neighborhoods, our city, our county, and our world. Hopefully we will make a difference in each other's lives and the life of our planet through work and play freely given.
 
Website: http://www.enocommons.org/
Contact:
Eno Commons
Durham, North Carolina 27712 United States

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Last Updated:4/29/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please email us to schedule a tour. As our Common House has one guest room, we are limited in hosting overnight guests.)
Visitor Process: We generally do tours on Community Dayz (community workdays that occur about every six to eight weeks) but other dates/times can be arranged. Please email us to arrange a tour.
Network Affiliations:
Coho/US
Population
Adult Members:
38
(includes all on-site adults)
Child Members:
22
(includes only on-site children)
Non-member Residents:
0
(renters are encouraged to be active in the community)
Open to new adults:
Yes
(membership comes with ownership of house)
Open to new children:
Yes
(membership through adult owners)
Gender Balance:
39% M 61% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
11% identify as 'people of color'
(all are children)
Age Focus:
No Focus
(Although we are very kid-friendly)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(a collaborative approach based on communicating openly)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(We do not review finances. If you need a mortgage to buy a house, the bank will determine if you are credit worthy.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Members are expected to contribute to the work of maintaining and building the community. There is a committee to help match your skills/desires/availability to the needs of the community.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Members pay $100/mo HOA dues which are used for maintenance of common property and other items that the group decides upon.)
Land and Buildings
Other
(We are within city limits so we have city water/sewer/garbage but we have rural feel. We are walking distance from the Eno River State Park.)
Area:
11.2 acres (4.5 hectares)
(Includes a Common House and barn(workshop))
Land Owned By:
Other
(The homeowner's association (HOA) owns the common land with private ownership for lots and houses. Common land is about 9 of our 11.24 acres. The HOA also owns the Common House and a workshop.)
Number of Residences:
22
(There are two house types: 11 House A/1483 sq ft and 11 House B/1974 sq ft.)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(organic community garden supplements community and individual meals)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Almost every Tuesday and after bimonthly Sunday meetings and occasional other meals as well')
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(vegetarian option at all community meals)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(prohibited in Common House)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(check this article about one of our families: http://www.indyweek.com/durham/2004-06-09/cover.html)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
:: Private school off the property
(The school buses for Easley Elementary, Carrington Middle School, Durham School of the Arts and Riverside High School stop in front of the Common House. The biodiesel van transports the kids we have going to Central Park School for Children.)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2000
Number of Units:
22
Square Feet in Common House:
2390
(Downstairs: 1875 sq ft, Upstairs: 515 sq ft; Upstairs has one guest bedroom)
Architect:
Homes and Commons House designs: Cline Davis / Jeffrey Davis Raleigh, NC http://www.jdavisarchitects.com/portfolio/special_projects.html; Landscape and site design: Coulter Hart Jewell Thames / Ken Coulter Durham, NC
Developer:
Sherri Zann Rosenthal
Commercial Lender:
BB&T
 
 
Original site concept design
Aerial View (2002Mar28) (The 'bulls-eye' is the plaza which is just south of the Common House. Today adults can watch from the deck of the Common House the kids play in the plaza.)
Current site plan with the City of Durham. (The city required that we submit a new site plan in order for the city to approve the workshop.)
Common House Opening
Violin rehearsal by the plaza south of the Common House (not shown) ©Kathy Lee, 2001
Pottermania hits Eno Commons
EnoWeen 2005
No Talent Show 2005
Portrait Drawing in the Common House
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