Join Us!
Are you ready to commit yourself to a dynamic and innovative community project on a beautiful piece of land on the upper Sunshine Coast – Tla’amin territory – of British Columbia? Now is the time to get involved!
The first step in the membership process is to reach out for a conversation with one of our members or to attend an information session - online or in-person. You can then request an Information Package and complete a form to become an “Associate” of Blueberry Commons which means you are exploring the possibility of membership with us. there is a $100 fee to become an Associate which is applied to the future cost of your unit.
Email us at info@blueberrycommons.ca to begin this process.
The next step is for you to attend a meeting with us as an “observer.” either in-person or by Zoom. Following that meeting we set up a time for a brief interview with you and an opportunity for you to meet our project consultants. After the interview and meeting, candidates attend a minimum of 2 additional meetings or community events and may then be invited to become full members!
The overall process can be completed in as little as three weeks and a maximum of three months. We would be happy to provide you with more details about our new member policy and process at your request. Candidates from outside of the Powell River region can participate from a distance but are expected to make at least one visit to the community prior to being approved for membership.
As we are now under construction, we are looking for members who are ready to commit to being part of this unique community opportunity in the near future.
Spaces are limited – we encourage you to apply today!
Attend an Information Session!
By Zoom: Saturday, January 25 at 4:00 pm PST or
Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 pm PST
Email info@bluebrrycommons.ca to register!
Come to an On-Site Open House and tour the homes and the land:
Saturday, February 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2::00 - 4:00 pm
View a recording of a webinar about Blueberry Commons presented to the Canadian Cohousing Network
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You can alsoe arrange for a one-on-one appointment to speak with a member in-person, by zoom, or by phone by emailing info@blueberrycommons.ca
Our current development will have seven units, both duplexes and small stand alone homes. New homes will be 800 square feet on the main floor with additional second story space available to be developed according to each member’s wishes. Half duplex units will cost $665,000 plus GST and single family homes are $705,000 plus GST.
As with all cohousing projects, there is no developer profit and the cost of the homes represents the cost of building, the land, permits, infrastructure and professional services.
All members of the cooperative are co-owners of 16 acres of beautiful land, the farm and all of the existing infrastructure.
Members have the opportunity to co-create community life and to contribute to the work of making the project happen by bringing their skills and vision to the table and by attending regular General Circle meetings.
We offer a multi-staged membership process that enables you to get to know current members and the vision of the project before making the final decision to join. It also gives us the opportunity to get to know you and to ensure that there is a good fit with the needs and the vision of the cooperative.
There are also other ways to get involved!
We have regular work bees at the farm which bring together many hands to join in the many projects that lay in waiting on the land. All are welcome to join in these fun community building days!
Stay tuned for additional events, workshops and gatherings at Blueberry Commons.
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