Photo gallery: Stone Curves co-housing community

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Stone Curves is a place designed by, run by, even partially built by the residents themselves, where the intention is to foster community.

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Community Spirit — This is the common house at Stone Curves, a co-housing community in the north central part of Tucson on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. The common house has a library, craft room, exercise room, computer room, living room and three guest rooms where neighbors can socialize, hold meetings and eat together if they choose. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Reilly Harger, 10, reads a book on the wall of the play area called "Kid Curves" at Stone Curves. He is one of about two dozen kids who live in the community. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Two-year-old Xavi Bair, balances on her bike as moms chat and dads look after the bikes. The common area is an attraction for the kids and families who share it. The community also shares a playground and swimming pool. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — This is the living room/dining area/kitchen of residents Dan and Gina Kruse. The three bedroom house is compact but efficient. And each home in the community has its own yard. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Family dog Biden runs down the picture-lined staircase in the home of Dan and Gina Kruse. The Kruses moved here from Philadelphia, downsized and were one of the first families to sign up for the community. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Carl Manz and his dog Charlie take a walk along the sidewalk in Stone Curves "We're one of the first ones to move in." says Manz, "It's different. It has it's moments. It's not like an apartment complex, we know everyone who lives here." Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Dan and Gina Kruse work in the common kitchen at Stone Curves preparing dinner for 38. The community has a weekly meal club open to all residents. Guests are encouraged to clean up and help out. Members sign up for a 6-8 week rotation. About half of the community population of about 48 households participate in the weekly meal club. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Asatar Bair, left, spoons up some beans as Reilly Harger, 10, peers into the soup pot during a community dinner at Stone Curves co-housing community on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. At right are Reilly's mom, Lori Harger and brother Elwyn Harger waiting thier turns. Dinner this night was for 38 people. While community socializing is not required it is highly desired by residents. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Felicity Lenier feeds the community chickens as daughter Xavi Bair, 2 years old, watches. Eggs are distributed among the five Villages of the community. Individuals are encouraged to help themselves as well. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Homes in Stone Curves co-housing community are grouped into five pedestrian-friendly "villages" built around a common area. Parking is around the perimeter of the community. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — The common areas at Stone Curves co-housing community are threaded with winding sidewalks and landscaping. Children ride freely knowing the neighbors are on the watch. Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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Community Spirit — Gina Kruse and her husband Dan Kruse were among the first residents of Stone Curves. “We’ve been lucky because most people who have come here and lived here are really into living in this community," she says, "and being part of a neighborhood where you know your neighbors and help your neighbors and work with your neighbors.” Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star

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