Blueberry Commons Farm Cooperative has been operating in Wildwood for five years. A few years ago the group acquired 16 acres of land within City of Powell River bordering on parks, forest and the Sunshine Coast Trail, and members of the cooperative have been moving along with plans to build a cohousing development.
Co-founder of Blueberry Commons and permaculturalist/educator Ron Berezan is inviting the public to an open house on Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 8 pm to take a tour of the land and farm.
"We welcome anyone curious about co-housing to tour the land, view home and site plans and speak with current members about this unique project," said Berezan. "The land is a mix of forest, open meadow and a prospering organic farm. All members own their own homes and a share of common amenities including the land, buildings and the farm."
After wading through all the red tape, public engagement sessions and legalities, the cooperative has been given the green light to begin construction on the first phase of housing development in the month of August, with anticipated move-in dates for June of 2025.
Berezan said Blueberry Commons has openings for additional members and that the first phase will see development of five homes plus a new yurt that will be used as a common space.
The open house is a casual, drop-in event.
For more information, email [email protected], call 604.223.4800, or go to blueberrycommons.ca.
Blueberry Commons is located at 6619 King Avenue in Powell River.
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