URTH
ABOUT URTH

Food: The members share five communal, vegetarian dinners each week, centered around locally grown and seasonal produce. The backyard provides ample space for growing vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees.
Transportation: Residents are encouraged to reduce the number of car trips by bicycling or riding Metro to work, for errands, and to entertainment when possible.

Community: uRth Haus is a diverse community with members from many different backgrounds. We are accepting and affirming of all races, ethnicities, ages (above 21), gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, etc. We are a community that is open and mindful about inclusive language and practices.
Location: Thanks in part to the location, a car-free life is a serious possibility for residents of the house. The house stands just east of Almeda Road, on the eastern edge of the Museum District. 
Housing: uRth HAUS is a historic building that is over 100 years old. There are 11 rooms and 5 shared bathrooms within the main house, and two rooms and one bathroom above our shed. We have a large dining room, kitchen, living room, and ample office space.
	
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU LIVE AT URTH

Good food! Staple foods are available to members for all meals
Collective, consensus decision-making
Conflict resolution with the aid of our Trustee officer
Efforts to reduce our "ecological footprint" — reducing waste, efficient use of resources, and reducing dependence on nonrenewable resources
Sharing skills and knowledge (gardening, cooking, maintenance, etc.)
Opportunities to connect with and learn from co-op members around the country through organizations like NASCO.

	
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS

All members are committed to regular duties that are listed below:

Prompt payment of monthly rent (includes utilities, groceries, wifi...everything!)
Bi-weekly house meetings on Thursdays at 7:30 PM
5 hours of labor individually and with labor teams (i.e. cooking, cleaning, shopping, gardening, etc.) assigned as tasks
Officer positions, which take a more explicit role in house duties (treasurer, secretary, social, etc.)



	
URTH's ROOMS
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