Killarney Gardens Housing Co-op
· 9.8 acres of grounds
· 96 apartments - 131 townhouses
· large outdoor pool
· children's play areas
· policy allows one (1) pet per household
· coin operated laundry rooms
· recycling program
· close to all amenities:
schools, preschool, shopping malls, recreation centers, parks, golf
courses, library, bus routes and sky train
· heat, hot water and one (1) parking stall included in housing
charge
*PARTICIPATION BY ALL MEMBERS IS REQUIRED*
The sense of community and belonging that is created from these
events - and our regular general meetings - is essential for living
in a growing cosmopolitan city like Vancouver.
Our little village - as we like to think of it - has developed committees
to volunteer with to suit all interest. As participation is required
in the Co-op there are many committees to choose from such as Buildings,
Grounds, Social, Finance, Board of Directors Membership, Newsletter
and Pool, to name a few.
Volunteering on these committees has enhanced many members lives
and has required people to meet and know their neighbours and thereby
accomplish a safe and secure living environment.
What the Members have to say:
We have made many new friends here, and our children can play and
enjoy a safe environment.
The location and views are incredible and the meetings and occasional
social events make me take an active part in my community.
Living at Killarney Gardens Co-op is like living in a small village
inside a large city, I have hundreds of close neighbours that I
can borrow a cup of sugar from or drop in for a cup of coffee.
Living here has change the way I think of time there is the normal
60-second minute and the normal 60-minute hour. Then there is the
co-op "minute and the co-op hour" which is normally all afternoon.
I am just going out for a minute and then I meet this person and
then that person and before I know it I have been out for a few
hours having a pleasant time with my neighbours
By participating in the running of the co-op I feel that I am contributing
to my community and helping make sure I have a safe and comfortable
place to live.
A strong community
Our housing Co-op offers the safety and the security of a small
village living in the middle of a large city.
It provides opportunities to meet with your neighbours.
You and your neighbours share control of the co-op.
Children are welcome.
The members represent a variety of ages, incomes, languages, experiences
and skills, living together and all contributing to the management
of their own community.
Participation:
All members are expected to participate to help in the running of
the co-op. As well as joining a committee or taking on a task. All
members must attend General Meetings.
All decisions regarding the running of the co-op are made at the
General Meetings and all members have a vote and the right to speak
at least once on any motion or subject bought up at a General Meeting.
History Of Killarney Gardens
1969: Killarney Gardens began as a
privately built, award-winning residential complex of apartment
buildings and townhouses. It was originally owned and operated by
Belmont Properties.
March, 1989: The property was put up for sale by Belmont
Properties. Access Building Association made a bid to convert the
complex to a co-operative housing project. The City of Vancouver
and the federal government supported the purchase at a total cost
of $17,925,000.00. This included $1.85 million for renovations.
Sept., 1989: Date that "Killarney Gardens Views", the co-op's
newsletter, was first published.
October, 1989: The first co-op orientation meeting for new
members was held. November, 1989: A press conference was held to
announce the conversion of Killarney Gardens to a Housing Co-op.
Mayor Gordon Campbell and the Honourable Alan Redway, federal Minister
of Housing, were in attendance.
April, 1990: Elections for the first member-elected Board
of Directors was held.
Oct. 27, 1990: Official Opening Ceremonies were held in the
Killarney Gardens Community Hall.
August, 1991: After two years of initial orientation of members
and management of the newly formed co-op, Access Building Association
submitted its resignation as managers
Sept. 1991: COHO Management Services was hired to manage
Killarney Gardens Co-op
