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ABOUT AARON WEBSTER HOUSING CO-OP Aaron Webster
Housing Co-operative was completed in 1987. We are a culturally-diverse family-oriented group of people with
Members from around the world. The Vancouver East Cultural
Centre, Britannia Community Centre, Templeton swimming pool and running track,
and a wide selection of shopping and services, many of them located on popular
Commercial Drive, are all within walking distance. Bus routes to downtown, Burnaby,
the Skytrain and points further are only a block away. The four storey building
complex is comprised of thirty-one 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Four of the 2 bedroom suites are completely
wheelchair accessible. Features of the building
include intercom, underground parking, shared laundry facilities and a
children’s play area. A common room is
available for the use of Co-op Members.
PARTICIPATION Membership in a Co-op
offers a sense of community generally not found in regular apartment
buildings. Since the Co-op is run by
the Members, residents are able to actively participate in the decision
making. There’s no landlord --we’re
it! We are all responsible for the way
things operate. The structure of the Co-op
consists of a Board of Directors,
various Committees and the General Membership. The Board (Members nominated and elected annually by the Membership) meets monthly to set the goals and objectives of the Co-op, as well as to make decisions based on policy approved by the General Membership.The Board also liases with the various Committees. These include the Maintenance, Finance, Membership, Kids and Gardening & Grounds Committees, among others. Committees carry out the day-to-day as well
as the long range tasks that enable the Co-op to operate. For example, Membership interviews
prospective applicants, Finance researches and makes recommendations over money
matters, while Maintenance oversees general building and apartment maintenance. Individual
Members are expected to attend General Meetings, as well as regularly
participate on the Committee of their choice.
Additionally, Members are legally responsible for adhering to the terms
of the Occupancy and the Participation Agreements signed before move-in.
ABOUT
THE SUITES Each individual apartment is
complete with carpeting, blinds, refrigerator and stove. Two units have dishwashers, the others have
microwave ovens. Pets are welcome, within the
guidelines of our Pet Policy. Share
Purchase amounts, refunded without interest, minus any funds owed to the Co-op
after move out, are as follows: 1 bedroom 575
- 633 sq.ft. $1600 2 bedroom 758
- 870 sq.ft. $1900 3 bedroom 980
sq.ft. $2200 Housing Charges are currently: 1 bedroom $701
/ month 2 bedroom $852
/ month 3 bedroom $966
/ month Charges are
reviewed annually, with any changes approved by vote of the Membership. Associate Membership for each additional Member
in a suite (over 19 years old) is a refundable $10. There is a
refundable deposit for the underground parking remote control. There is also a
front door remote control available for handicapped Members.
INTERESTED ? Requests for applications
may be sent to: Aaron Webster Housing
Co-operative Membership Committee #108 - 1885 East Pender
Street Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1W6 Please include a self-addressed, stamped, size #10 envelope. |
