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Homebuyers in 2023 are questioning whether conventional neighborhoods work well for them. Many are now more acutely sensitive to isolation from neighbors — the possibility of living among people you rarely see or interact with. It's hard to know if a prospective community will be friendly. Members of Mission Peak Village believe finding a home should be more than a real estate transaction; it is a lifestyle choice. Residents are their own developers with an active role in building homes on a site that meets their own rigorous criteria. Mission Peak Village hired an experienced development consultant, bought land and selected an architect. By move-in time, they will already be a connected community of intergenerational neighbors. Mission Peak Village didn't invent this approach. The group adopted an intentional community model called cohousing, introduced to North America in 1988 by architects Kathryn McCamant and Chuck Durrett with their seminal book "Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves," based upon an innovative model popularized in Denmark. The authors observed that cohousers in Denmark were happier and better connected to their neighbors than most Americans in tracts of compartmentalized single-family units. In cohousing, each household maintains a personal residence, but the neighbors also share amenities to reduce the daily cost of living and create opportunities for human interaction. Today, North America can claim more than 180 cohousing communities. Inspired by their predecessors, Mission Peak Village is establishing Fremont's first cohousing development of 32 condominiums clustered around a sizable common house (community center). Designed for daily use, the common house will feature a large kitchen and dining area suitable for occasional shared meals and parties, as well as a craft area, coffee bar, laundry, media room, library, guest quarters and quiet space for studying or working from home. The members value environmentally sustainable design. The community will be owned and managed by residents, who will divide up responsibilities such as child care and gardening. The land site ticks off many priority items for future residents: excellent school district, proximity to employment centers, walkability, available public transportation, readily accessible parks, retail services and entertainment. Two bonus features of Mission Peak Village's neighborhood are a weekly farmers market and a soon-to-be built BART station within a half-mile. With the creative expertise of Gunkel Architecture and development consultation from cohousing pioneer Kathryn McCamant, Mission Peak Village has submitted plans to the city of Fremont for design review. The group has formed a development partnership with UD+P, experienced developers of cohousing communities, and expects to break ground in early 2024. Homes are still available to reserve. More information is available during online information sessions and neighborhood walking tours. Registration and more information are available on the Mission Peak Village website MissionPeakCoHousing.org. Content provided by Mission Peak Village LLC Mission Peak Village creates new Bay Area housing and intergenerational connections Mission Peak Village members gather to play soccer over the weekend. Located at Corral Hollow Road and Ellis Town Drive Amenities Village Green • Multi-Use Pathway • Western Park (Coming Summer 2023) Dog Park (Under Construction) • Orchard Park (Coming Summer 2023) Planned K-8 School • Planned Aquatic Park • Planned Village Center (Coffee & Shopping) A New Master-Planned Community in Tracy, CA @ LiveAtEllis ellistracy.com © 2023 The Surland Companies. All rights reserved. Features, specifications, plans and pricing subject to change without notice. Home shown may not represent actual homesites. All square footage is approximate. Model does not reflect racial preference. See representative for details. Get ready to ride into the next chapter of the Ellis story! Exciting things are on the horizon, and we're thrilled to have you come along for the journey. Ellis is already a buzzing community with tons of cool events happening all year round. But guess what? We've got even bigger plans in store that will take the community to a whole new level! You won't want to miss out on what's coming up at Ellis. New Homes Now Selling BY L A N DS E A H O M E S 2,297 to 3,733 Sq. Ft. 3 to 6 Bedrooms | 2.5 to 4.5 Bathrooms BY L A N DS E A H O M E S 2,382 to 2,894 Sq. Ft. 4 to 6 Bedrooms | 3 to 4.5 Bathrooms S20 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 001 Advertising Section SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023