"The Development Corporation's contribution is guiding the design, financing, land-use and construction of ElderSpirit Community at Trailview in Abingdon. Community drives building development."
(Trailview Development Corporation group, Stakeholders Workshop 2005)
Elderspirit Development Corporation

The mission of Elderspirit (formerly Trailview) Development Corporation is to provide co-housing communities of mutual support and later-life spirituality for people 55+ years of age. The goal is that Elderspirit Development Corporation will build the structure for an affordable and meaningful alternative lifestyle for older adults.

To date the corporation has built the ElderSpirit Community at Trailview in Abingdon, Virginia that consists of 29 homes, a common house and a Spirit Center based on CoHousing qualities. Elderspirit Development Corporation is planning to construct a second ElderSpirit Community in Abingdon, Virginia.

Elderspirit Development Corporation also cooperates with ElderSpirit Community, Inc. to provide coaching and training in the areas of funding and development.

CONTACT:
ElderSpirit Development Corporation
P.O. Box 665
Abingdon, VA 24212
Phone: (276) 628-8908
sgilliam@elderspirit.net

Ribbon -Cutting at Dedication June 2006

Description of CoHousing
Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing that attempts to combine autonomy of private dwellings with neighborhood living, and generally has these qualities:
• Resident Management. Residents make decisions of common concern using a group process at community meetings.
• Intentional Neighborhood Design. The physical design facilitates social interaction to encourage community.
• Private Dwellings. Each dwelling contains a kitchen, living-dining room, den, one or two bedrooms & bathroom.
• Common Facilities. A common house, designed to supplement the private living areas, includes a common kitchen, large dining area and office.
• No Common Economy. Each household accepts responsibility for the monthly fee and living expenses.

Further Information

CoHousing Association of the United States

www.cohousing.org


Elder CoHousing Network
Early Plantings
June 2006
Introductory Workshop Abingdon II
June 2007
The view from the Creeper Trail
Winter 2006
Visiting potential site for Abingdon II
June 2007
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