Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # PDX Commons ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pdxcommons.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://pdxcommons.com/blog) - [FOUR MONTHS IN — WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?](https://pdxcommons.com/2018-7-30-four-months-in-what-have-i-learned) - By Annie Lehman First, I have to say I love it here! I was not at all sure I would. Two-and-a-half years of lots of meetings and large potlucks, with little time for one-on-one relating, had made me wonder if I was making a big mistake. Plus, I was giving up a to-die-for view of - [EXPECTATIONS UPON MOVING INTO COHOUSING](https://pdxcommons.com/2018-7-30-expectations-upon-moving-into-cohousing) - By Gretchen Brauer-Rieke PDX Commons was a dispersed community before we all moved into our new building in August 2017. When we gathered pre-move-in, we often talked about what we most looked forward to once we were living in community. In the months since moving in, I’ve wondered how well our expectations of cohousing are ## Pages - [Home](https://pdxcommons.com/) - PDX Commons 55+ Cohousing WELCOME TO PDX COMMONS PDX Commons is a 55+ community of adventurous adults who choose to explore aging together in a vibrant urban space, with respect, compassion, laughter, and friendship. Our four-story building in Portland, OR, affectionately referred to by its airport code, PDX, combines individual private condominiums, with lots of - [Our Members](https://pdxcommons.com/our-members) - Our Members Cathy R. CATHY R. was a CPA who relocated to Portland from Seattle. Over her career, she worked both in public accounting and as chief financial officer for some private businesses. Two of Cathy’s children live in Portland, along with a couple of her grandchildren. Claudette S. CLAUDETTE S. joined PDX Commons from - [Available Homes-201](https://pdxcommons.com/available-homes-201) - Rare Opportunity! Stunning 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2nd floor flat available in PDX Commons, a well-established 55+ Cohousing community in Portland, Oregon The home is being offered For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and tours of PDX Commons and/or the unit are available by contacting us at: forsalepdxcommons@gmail.com Unit #201 is a bright, quiet unit with - [Open House 2026](https://pdxcommons.com/openhouse) - May is National Cohousing Month Visit PDX Commons Senior Cohousing on Sunday, May 3, 2026 RSVP BELOW for an IN-PERSON VISIT on SUNDAY MAY 3 between 12:00-2:00pm4262 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215 Learn about CohousingHave a Live TourMeet a Few of Our MembersAsk Questions and Hear Answers RSVP BELOW to let us know you're - [Home -- GetClicks](https://pdxcommons.com/getclicks) - PDX Commons Senior Cohousing WELCOME TO PDX COMMONS PDX Commons is a 55+ community of adventurous adults who choose to explore aging together in a vibrant urban space, with respect, compassion, laughter, and friendship. Our four-story building in Portland, OR, affectionately referred to by its airport code, PDX, combines individual private condominiums, with lots of - [Contact](https://pdxcommons.com/contact) - If you have questions or comments about our community or cohousing in general, please use this contact form. - [Take our Tour](https://pdxcommons.com/take-our-tour) - See videos showing PDX Commons building and people. - [Amenities](https://pdxcommons.com/amenities) - Amenities MORE THAN JUST A HOUSING COMPLEX PDX Commons is more than just a condominium building. We are a family of supportive friends in a home with great amenities for all to use. Featuring an interior courtyard, rooftop deck, backyard patio and large common spaces for meetings, meals and social events, our building is an - [FAQs](https://pdxcommons.com/faqs) - FAQs Frequently asked questions about PDX Commons and links to other organizations WHAT IS COHOUSING? Cohousing, imported from Denmark, refers to an intentional community of private homes and shared spaces where neighbors know, care for and support each other. Cohousing communities can take many forms, but in essence, they collaborate on managing community business and - [Our Building](https://pdxcommons.com/pdx-commons) - The PDX Commons Building CUSTOM DESIGNED BY US On a lot at 4262 SE Belmont St., we built a four-story contemporary condominium with 27 private living spaces and more than 5,000 square feet of common spaces. Our core cohousing group collaborated with Works Progress Architecture to design the building and the individual units on the - [Living in Cohousing](https://pdxcommons.com/living-in-cohousing) - Living In Cohousing Our community expects all members, including all those in their households, to follow the principles of respect and responsibility listed below (adapted from Creating a Life Together by Diane Leaf Christian c. 2003, New Society Publishers, B.C. Canada). SEVEN AREAS OF RESPECT Physical respect — respect personal boundaries and refrain from violence. - [Neighborhood](https://pdxcommons.com/neighborhood) - Neighborhood LIVING IT UP IN OUR LATER YEARS At PDX Commons, we’re close to the action but not right in the middle of it. While near the Hawthorne and Belmont business and entertainment districts, our neighborhood is relatively quiet. Yet it’s evolving, too, as more cafes and other businesses, as well as new multifamily housing, - [Resale](https://pdxcommons.com/resale) - When we have an opening Our FAQ page is the place to start if you’re interested in a home at PDX Commons. It answers many questions you may have. When we have a home for sale at PDX Commons, it is offered first to the HOA (community), current owners, and Wait Pool members before it - [OLD Members Gallery](https://pdxcommons.com/members-gallery) - [Open House 2025](https://pdxcommons.com/open-house) - 2025 National Cohousing Open House Weekend Visit PDX Commons Senior Cohousing May 3 & 4, 2025 RSVP BELOW for an IN-PERSON TOUR on SATURDAY MAY 3 at 1:00pm or 2:00pm, or for aVIRTUAL ZOOM TOUR on SUNDAY, MAY 4 at 1:00pm Learn about CohousingHave a Live or Virtual TourMeet a Few of Our MembersAsk Questions - [Available Homes-old2](https://pdxcommons.com/do-not-use-currently-2) - Rare Opportunity! Sunny and Bright 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 4th Floor Flat with Balcony available in PDX Commons, a well-established Senior Cohousing community in Portland, Oregon The home is being offered For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and tours of PDX Commons and/or the unit are available by contacting us at: forsalepdxcommons@gmail.com A beautiful condominium in - [Available Homes-old](https://pdxcommons.com/do-not-use-currently) - Rare Opportunity! Sunny and Bright 2 Bedroom, 1-1/2 Bath, 3rd Floor Flat available in PDX Commons, a well-established Senior Cohousing community in Portland, Oregon The home is being offered For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and tours of PDX Commons and/or the unit are available by contacting us at: forsalepdxcommons@gmail.com Unit #308 is a light-filled, east-facing, - [PDX Commons Home](https://pdxcommons.com/info) - PDX Commons Senior Cohousing WELCOME TO PDX COMMONS PDX Commons is a 55+ community of adventurous adults who choose to explore aging together in a vibrant urban space, with respect, compassion, laughter, and friendship. Our four-story building in Portland, OR, affectionately referred to by its airport code, PDX, combines individual private condominiums, with lots of - [](https://pdxcommons.com/404-2) - OOPS! We can't find that page. Try again by going to our PDX Commons Home Page. Meanwhile, say hi to a few of the beloved animals who live with their people here. - [Our Values](https://pdxcommons.com/our-values) - Our Values A few years ago a group of us spent a whole year delving into trying to describe in writing the values that seemed to matter most to most of us. The process of deep dive discussion was rich and meaningful and brought us closer. We went through draft after draft, sharing each stage - [About PDX Commons](https://pdxcommons.com/about-pdx) - About PDX Commons WE ARE BUILDING THE FUTURE WE WANT Many people wait too long before making changes that are necessary for the transition to the next phase of their lives. We are aware that we are fortunate enough to have choices, and are boldly choosing to take action now to have our living environment - [OldHome](https://pdxcommons.com/oldhome-1) - PDX Commons is a 55+ Cohousing community of adventurous adults who have chosen to explore aging together in a vibrant urban space with respect, compassion, laughter, and friendship. - [Important Documents](https://pdxcommons.com/important-documents) - Declaration of Condominium Ownership Declaration of Condominium Ownership for PDX Commons Condominium, dated 7/25/17, registered with the Multnomah County Clerk Articles of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation of PDX Commons Condominium Owners’ Association, 3/17/17, 3 pages, filed with Oregon Secretary of State Other important documents Annual Operating Budget and Contingency Procedure Authorization to Borrow from Reserve - [Take Our Tour-Resale](https://pdxcommons.com/take-our-tour-resale) - See videos of PDX Commons building and community - [Open House 2022](https://pdxcommons.com/open-house-2022) - Virtual Open House 2022 in case you missed it … PDX COMMONS COHOUSINGHAD A VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSEon Saturday, April 23, 2022 Learn about CohousingHave a Virtual TourMeet a Few of Our MembersHear Answers to Questions Feel free to contact us with your questions. - [History](https://pdxcommons.com/history) - Our History 2013 In early 2013, five people came together to start discussing the possibility of an adult cohousing project in Portland. All five were motivated by a desire to have the last chapter of their lives be very different from the experience of their parents, who lived in increasing isolation, with a lack of - [Membership](https://pdxcommons.com/membership) - Membership JOINING the PDX Commons Community If you are interested in possibly purchasing a unit at PDX Commons in the future, you may request to get on our Wait List. It requires filling out an application and paying a one-time $50 fee. People on the Wait List are kept up to date on PDXC Commons - [OLD Our Members](https://pdxcommons.com/old-our-members) - Our Members The people who have joined PDX Commons have all led interesting and successful lives. That doesn’t necessarily mean being affluent. Our members come from many fields, including medicine, science, law, finance, business, management, consulting, teaching, social work and more. Here are brief bios of our members. Members Gallery Jim O. & Nancy B-O. - [Urban Cohousing](https://pdxcommons.com/urban-cohousing) - WHO WE AREWe are 35 adults ranging in age from late-50s to early-80s. About half of our households consist of couples and the other half singles. While we are an adult community, it’s common to see adult children and grandchildren visiting our homes.We were a community before we were a building. Together we worked with - [Read Me](https://pdxcommons.com/read-me) - Template Features Navigation Button Want a strong call-to-action right in your header? Check the Enable Nav Button tweak option to turn the last link in your main navigation into a button. Banner Area There are several ways to use the Banner area at the top of the page. 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