The CRCA was established in 1966 and has since housed many people in the two adjacent heritage houses which belong to the co-op. The houses are located in New Westminster, British Columbia and are currently home to nineteen people who range in age and profession.
Everyone works together to keep the houses running - each person is part of a weekly cooking team and takes on various tasks according to their skills and interests. These tasks may include, but are not limited to, cleaning, shopping, gardening, computer/network maintenance, house maintenance, etc. Members also attend monthly house meetings which give everyone a chance to address issues at one time and to make group decisions regarding the CRCA.
Each member has their own private room and access to all shared areas including the kitchen, stocked pantry, laundry room, library, TV room, bike shed, storage space, workspaces/sewing room, gardens, etc.
- A past member's recollection of life in the New Westminster Co-op
- CRCA - A Case Study (some details on the application process, rent, house rules etc have been changed since this was written)
For further information on the CRCA or to find out how to become a member of the CRCA please contact us by:
- Email: house@campcoop.com
- Phone: (604) 522-4596
- Everything you ever wanted to know about the Co-op but were afraid to ask (Handbook - PDF)
Links of interest
- Cooperative Associations Act - May 14th, 2001 version
- CFRO Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 102.7FM
- CHF BC Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
- NASCO North American Students of Cooperation
- City of New Westminster