CH _ 2-7 <br />Dear Hearings Official, <br />I am writing in support of Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing. I'm a resident of CoHo <br />Ecovillage in the.southtown neighborhood of Corvallis. <br />Because a cohousing community is a "neighborhood of neighborly neighbors," residents <br />have a strong commitment to being good neighbors. We have invested a great deal of <br />time and energy to live in a setting where we communicate openly and work together. <br />With our southtown neighbors, we work together on community projects, plus share <br />garden space and other resources. CoHo's common house has been a meeting space <br />for neighborhood gatherings. Our annual Halloween celebration down our central path <br />attracts lots of folks from the neighborhood. <br />We have an active Friends of CoHo program and Associate Member program. These <br />families take part in our weekly meal program and some serve on CoHo teams and help <br />out at work parties. <br />Based on our experience in southtown Corvallis, I believe that living close to a <br />cohousing community can be a positive experience for everyone. <br />Susan Hyne <br />CoHo Ecovillage <br />1975 SE Crystal Lake Drive <br />Unit 111 <br />Corvallis, OR 97333 <br />541-753-4453 <br />susanhyneC gmail.com <br />1246 <br />