Phoenix Commons is a cohousing community for active adults aged 55+ located in Oakland’s Jingletown neighborhood along the estuary at the foot of the Park Street Bridge to Alameda. Open for residence since March, 2016, in 41 units built with universal design principles, Phoenix Commons was the vision for aging well in community.
We, the members of this intentional community, are learning on the job the principles of participation, collaboration and consensus decision-making while working together and through teams to address community needs and concerns in such areas as wellness promotion, facility and common space management, finance and legal, governance, landscaping, social and community engagement, and twice-weekly common meals.
Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and geographies, contributing their skills and talents to create a dynamic and socially engaged community. We have various reasons for choosing to live here, in community with others, as we age in place together. Many of our members still work full-time while others are active in a variety of recreational, cultural, social, civic and political advocacy activities. All are committed to building and sustaining our community and the social connectedness that has been associated with health and well-being in older adulthood.
Independence Through Interdependence: Phoenix Commons is designed to maximize its members’ health, happiness, autonomy and interconnectedness as they age in a supportive and caring environment.
We would prefer buyers to meet current members in various settings before becoming a member and purchasing property.
To schedule a visit, please contact us at (510) 473-2922 or ma*******@************ns.com
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Phoenix Commons is committed to making decisions by consensus, with a 75% supermajority decision rule available as a final resort when consensus cannot be reached.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $700
Labor: Yes (2 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Our reserves are funded at 100%.
Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Hot tub or hot springs, Large Scale Kitchen, Stage or Auditorium, Waterfront access, Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
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