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Ailanthus

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  • Characterized by its stable atmosphere and residents who are open and affirming members of the LCA community. 
  • Named after the Ailanthus tree (which grows quickly even in tough conditions such as an urban landscape) Featured in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."
  • A communal house from the 1970s it was owned by the Springfield Support Community non-profit and sold to the LCA in 1981.
  • Before names Youngest Daughter, Treebeard(an all male household)
  • People were married in this house and a healer used to live here
  • They held a 30 year reunion of those who had lived in this house
  • Regularly house Living for Change trainees
  • There are two cats in residence Spot and Krimpet
  • All food is common unless labeled and responsibilities are decided based on each resident's strengths. 
  • Ailanthus House (4811 Springfield Ave.) is a ‘typical’ LCA group house featuring 6 adults living in a single-family dwelling. A continuous community since 1972, with low but significant turnover of residents (about 1 every year or two), Ailanthus has helped LCA maintain institutional memory and financial stability over years.

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  • Home
  • About
    • What is a housing coop?
    • History
    • Statement of Purpose
  • Member Communities
  • Officers and Staff
  • Contact
  • LCA Members
    • Statement of Purpose & ByLaws
    • Policies
    • Forms
    • Membership Manual
    • Orientation
    • Consensus Quarterly
    • Directory and Information
    • Minutes >
      • Board Meeting Minutes
      • Exec Minutes
      • Finance Committee Minutes
      • Education Committee Minutes
      • Special Meeting Minutes (GMMs, Interim Meetings Etc.)