The Vida Lea Story
Want to know more about Vida Lea? Just ask someone who lives there
Vida Lea has grown into a 34-site, resident-owned manufactured home community. But that transition didn’t happen overnight. We began the move toward controlling our own destiny in 2010. That’s when with the help of CASA of Oregon and ROC USA, LLC, we formed the Vida Lea Cooperative that would, on Feb. 16, 2011, purchase and take control of our community.
Now, the Vida Lea Cooperative is not only a successful business, but also a thriving neighborhood. The process of the cooperative buying the land beneath our homes brought this community closer together. Not only do we know far more of our neighbors than ever before, but we look out for one another, too. And with no outside landlord to report to, we're the envy of other nearby manufactured home communities.
Our member households elect our board of directors, which works with a property management firm and also appoints various volunteer committees to help with special projects, celebrations, community improvements and more. The board submits a budget every year, and the entire membership votes on it and any changes to the rent before the budget becomes official. Our rent has stabilized since becoming a ROC – something about which we’re not only happy, but also proud. We’re running the multi-million dollar business that is our community on our terms, by our rules, for the betterment of ourselves and our neighbors.
Vida Lea couldn't be better situated. We are surrounded by nature and sit just a short walk to the McKenzie River, a great place for fishing, recreational activities and whitewater rafting. The bus to Eugene stops right in front of our park, making the commute down-town a breeze. Eugene has great shopping and restaurants just a 30-minute drive away.
Since we voted to become a resident-owned community, we have worked hard to improve our community. We've planted flowers, gotten to know our neighbors, upgraded our office and more.
Ask anyone who lives in Vida Lea Cooperative, and we’re sure they’ll tell you it’s a little slice of heaven.
Now, the Vida Lea Cooperative is not only a successful business, but also a thriving neighborhood. The process of the cooperative buying the land beneath our homes brought this community closer together. Not only do we know far more of our neighbors than ever before, but we look out for one another, too. And with no outside landlord to report to, we're the envy of other nearby manufactured home communities.
Our member households elect our board of directors, which works with a property management firm and also appoints various volunteer committees to help with special projects, celebrations, community improvements and more. The board submits a budget every year, and the entire membership votes on it and any changes to the rent before the budget becomes official. Our rent has stabilized since becoming a ROC – something about which we’re not only happy, but also proud. We’re running the multi-million dollar business that is our community on our terms, by our rules, for the betterment of ourselves and our neighbors.
Vida Lea couldn't be better situated. We are surrounded by nature and sit just a short walk to the McKenzie River, a great place for fishing, recreational activities and whitewater rafting. The bus to Eugene stops right in front of our park, making the commute down-town a breeze. Eugene has great shopping and restaurants just a 30-minute drive away.
Since we voted to become a resident-owned community, we have worked hard to improve our community. We've planted flowers, gotten to know our neighbors, upgraded our office and more.
Ask anyone who lives in Vida Lea Cooperative, and we’re sure they’ll tell you it’s a little slice of heaven.
