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Feature 40 SPRUCE S$T., PARIS _ MON. to FRI. 9 to 9 442â€"3 118 SAT. 9 to 5 University Avenue housing 27 people, WCRI now houses almost 900 students in several complexes in Waterloo. Housing students from University of Waterâ€" loo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College, and a few high school students, WCRI is an independent, selfâ€"governing organization. Furthermore, the residences are selfâ€"regulating and selfâ€"policing. The mandate of WCRI is "to provide quality affordable accommodation to students," says Karen Houghland, the current president of the board of directors. "It‘s also to provide an alternative lifestyle. The students are involved in decision makâ€" ing. It‘s all run by students except for office Life in a WCRI complex is not all fun and games. Like other coâ€"op housing, costs are kept low by sharing the workload. "Students are involved in sharing duties â€" helping in the kitchen, mopping the stairwells, groundsâ€" work, shovelling snow." Students who live in dormitoryâ€"style resiâ€" dences are expected to put in two to three hours of volunteer time weekly. Those living in apartments, where they do their own cooking, are expected to volunteer an hour a t=2? HKETCHENS FACTORY OUTLET We are OVERSTOCKED EVERYTHING MUST GO WE HAVE HUGE REDUCTIONS ON DISCONTINUED STYLES, COLOURS, FACTORY SECONDS, UNFINISHED, IMPERFECTS & OVERRUNS Given the resources, students can go a long way to solving their own housing problems. That is the philosophy that led to the formation of Waterloo Coâ€"operative Residence Inc., in 1963. Originally a boarding house on occasion, says Houghland. The result is "we don‘t have a high staff overhead cost so we‘re able to keep costs under the residences and other apartments in Rent at the new complex at 268 Phillip Street starts at $247 for a one bedroom apartment. Utilities are extra, but are reaâ€" sonable in cost because of an energy efficient design. Dormitory costs are even lower and are significantly under the accommodation charges of the universities, said Houghland. The apartments are considered superior in quality, and are distributed according to the length of time applicants have lived in WCRI accommodation. Financing for all complexes has come from conventional mortgages, without government grants or subsidies. The 268 Phillip Street units were built in 1986, at a cost of $6.8 million. The complex houses 318 to 412 students in three and four bedroom apartments. The vast majority of students rise to the p] RPA!S wflhyaflomblemtorstudem. Karen Houghland, the president of the aterloo Coâ€"operative Residence inc. on Phillip Street stands outside a complex of houses built in 1987 for at least 318 students. The coâ€"op, which is seif regulating, houses around 900 students at three locations with minimal problems, due to the emphasis on coâ€"operative living. lan Kirkby photo Students in Waterloo have gone a way themselves to solvl theshon:?eof mmmmmwmm- Kynr-n Hanmbland }h‘:‘gmddnni the on us oan Wilfrid Laurier University WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 â€" PAGE 9 FACULTY OF MUSIC ‘88â€"‘89 CONCERT SEASON MONTH OF SEPTEMBER *SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER 22 Theatre Auditorium *Keffer Memorial Chapel Music at Noon 12 Noon â€" Thursday Admission Free 1 Clip and Save a»Clip and Save: If a member does not show up to work a shift serving dinner in the cafeteria, for example, lineups will result. Understanding their importance to the smooth operation of the coâ€"op is usually all that is needed to solicit eager participation from members. However, in the event of a breakdown, a warning will be followed by three fines, after which a person‘s membership will be reviewed. The coâ€"op lifestyle "develops a real sense of responsibility," says Houghland. "It‘s a real shocker to some kids who have just moved away from home and are used to their mothers or fathers doing everything for them. "I like the idea that students are capable of doing all this We had to make all the decisions. A lot of adults have a bad attitude that students can‘t do anything. This is proof we can." The secret to the continued success of WCRI is the coâ€"operative spirit it engenders in its members. Notes the introduction to the coâ€"op contained in the owner‘s manual given all members, ‘"Welcome to Coâ€"op! You are now a part of the largest student housing coâ€"op in Canada. WCRI is a residential community that is built, owned and operated by its members. As a member you are simultaâ€" neously part owner, customer, manager, and worker...Ownership provides you with the unique opportunity to make and enforce the rules under which you live." An elaborate system of democratic governâ€" ment has been established to ensure the smooth operation of the residences, said Peer pressure helps keep the minority of uncooperative people in line, she said. But with cooperation being the key to WCRI, those who do not contribute are soon dealt "We pay taxes just like everyone else," said Houghland. "We don‘t get any breaks from anyone to operate this place." In fact, the coâ€"operative approached the city of Waterloo seeking a break on paying the lot levy for the site, but was turned down despite a shortage of student housing at the time. The buildings at 280 Phillip Street were built in 1968, and accommodate 488 students in dormitory style living, and another 64 in one and two bedroom apartments. Houghland. Siding was replaced in 1985 throughout the complex, and insulation improved. This year stoves and fridges are being replaced. The Dag Hammarskjold residence was built in 1966 and houses 108 people in a dormitory arrangement. It was the first residence in North America to be built, owned and operated by students. Erik Schuitz, trumpet Jan Overduin, organ Gail Niwa, piano Muthulakshmi Ranganathan featuring the Classical Music of India , viola