Friendship Drive Cooperative, Inc.

Friendship Drive Cooperative is a resident-owned manufactured housing community in Salem, New Hampshire. Its cooperative structure distinguishes it from conventional investor-owned parks because residents collectively own the underlying community through their cooperative organization. The community is located in southern Salem, near the Massachusetts border and the commercial development surrounding Tuscan Village. The cooperative contains approximately 44 homesites. Its housing inventory includes a mixture of older manufactured homes and more recently installed housing. Historical reporting describes a transition from older homes dating to the community's early years to newer manufactured housing. The internal streets are paved, and off-street parking is documented. Residents participate in the cooperative's governance through membership and elected board representation. The community has developed a community garden and potting shed through grant support, with additional gathering-space improvements planned. Historical reporting documents a $500 membership buy-in and a $425 monthly park fee. Friendship Drive has particularly convenient access to Tuscan Village, nearby retail, restaurants, and the Salem Rail Trail. It is also close to Interstate 93, providing access to Manchester and Boston. Salem's healthcare facilities, public schools, and commercial services are accessible locally.