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Finding Cohousing
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Some of the things to think about in looking for a possible cohousing project to join: Do I have a specific or a preferred location in mind, or am I flexible? Would I be more comfortable in a larger or a smaller community? Would I like to live in an urban community? Or rural, or suburban, or college town? How viable is this forming group likely to be? What kind of group decision-making process will I be most comfortable with, or am I fine with whatever the group uses? Am I okay with their workshare and common meals policies?
There are just some of the points to consider when you're trying to find a cohousing community that is a good match for you. Our contributors have covered many of them in the posts below, and the cohousing-related resources can help with others. Also, you can learn a lot from the Cohousing-L listserv (link below), both from its archives and from current discussion threads.
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Cohousing-L is an email discussion list on all aspects of cohousing -- development, design, move-in, organizing work, community life, governance, finances, legal questions, etc. Many cohousing... Views: 52,433 |
by Joani Blank, Swan's Market Cohousing
Doyle Street (Emeryville, CA) resident Barry Harris talks about the site. (Photo by Evangeline Welch)
Many years ago while living at Doyle Street Cohousing in Emeryville, CA, I casually... Views: 8,721 |
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by Diana Leafe Christian, Earthaven Ecovillage 1. You find existing and forming cohousing communities in every state, see the directory on this site:http://www.cohousing.org/directory.
2. To find forming community groups, cohousing units for... Views: 7,820 |
By Raines Cohen, Coho/US Volunteer 63 communities -. These communities opened their doors for National Cohousing Open House Day, Saturday, April 27, 2019. Click on listed address for a map link, but please don't actually go there... Views: 3,585 |
By Raines Cohen, Coho/US Volunteer National Cohousing Open House Day is just a few days away. Get a taste of it by joining me in a WebChat this Thursday evening, where we will share some of the most exciting examples of communities... Views: 796 |
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By Betty Grant Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing member and Eugene architect Will Dixon has donated time and his design work to help create Emerald Village Eugene (EVE), a micro-house community for previously homeless... Views: 2,865 |
By Raines Cohen, 2018 National Cohousing Open House Day Coordinator Curious about cohousing? Want to see what it's really like? Compare communities? Get inspired? Now's your chance.
It's that time again! National Cohousing Open House Day is tomorrow, Sunday, April... Views: 2,113 |
Download the "What is Cohousing?" slideshow from Fitch Architecture & Community Design, or view it below.
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Learning more:
Events, tours, and conferences
State of Cohousing in the U.S
Cohousing Videos
Slideshow: What is Cohousing?
Finding Professionals
Cohousing Books
Cohousing Brochure
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By Raines Cohen, Cohousing Coach, East Bay Cohousing / Cohousing CA Is it that time of year again? After its incredible debut last year, National Cohousing Open House Day is back, better than ever, this year on Saturday, April 29. We're again joining several other... Views: 4,063 |
Raines Cohen, Cohousing Coach, East Bay Cohousing / Cohousing CA We're excited to participate in the upcoming National Cohousing Open House Day. Our home community, Berkeley (CA) Cohousing, has had low turnover (no resales in over 12 years!), and only rarely... Views: 6,420 |
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Catherine and Allan Stephenson (Rancho La Salud Village, Ajijic, Mexico) So you are thinking about retirement. Or may already be retired. You know that in this next phase of your life you would like to have a new adventure-- new experiences, new culture, new... Views: 6,372 |
Cynthia Dettman, The Commons on the Alameda (Santa Fe) What are intergenerational co-housing communities and advocacy groups doing to attract and retain members who don’t fit the common (middle aged, middle class, white, heterosexual) co-housing profile... Views: 4,371 |
Cynthia Dettman, The Commons on the Alameda (Santa Fe NM) How does one go about locating a cohousing community that is a good personal fit? Here are my suggestions on how to go about finding a healthy, vibrant, and happy community. Finding a Healthy, Happy... Views: 3,542 |
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Cynthia Dettman, The Commons on the Alameda (Santa Fe NM) How does one go about locating a cohousing community that is a good personal fit? Here are my suggestions on how to go about finding a healthy, vibrant, and happy community. Finding a Healthy, Happy... Views: 4,180 |
Come and See What We Are All About. It feels like Thanksgiving for Cohousers! You know what its like for those hosting Thanksgiving, right? Preparing extra special treats, cleaning a little bit more than usual, coordinating who is... Views: 4,819 |
Tom Lofft, Liberty Village Cohousing, Maryland In response to an inquiry on the coho-l email discussion group, about recommendations on connecting with people who might be interested in starting a community, Tom Lofft with Liberty Village... Views: 5,681 |
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Opening Our Doors and Hearts on Saturday April 30, 2016 Coho/US is initiating a National Open House Day! Whatever these words may bring up for you, one thing is for sure - just as cohousing itself is a collaborative process and group effort, a living... Views: 4,443 |
Bob Miller When I lived in a "normal" house total strangers did not call me up and ask to visit. Cohousing is different. This happens all the time at Wolf Creek Lodge, a senior cohousing community in Grass... Views: 4,166 |
Philip Dowds, Cornerstone Village Cohousing (Cambridge) In response to this query on coho-l:
I am an owner at Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community in Nanaimo. One thing I am curious about, is the number of people who say they want to rent for awhile... Views: 4,719 |
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Jenny, on behalf of Fair Oaks EcoHousing We at Fair Oaks EcoHousing are a family-friendly, intergenerational group of households intending to build 30 homes on 3.5 acres. Our community’s start of construction is planned for summer of 2015.... Views: 5,553 |
by Barbara Opyt Some call me an “experienced cohouser,” but I am also a “wounded cohouser.” It’s like having cohousing PTSD. I am now a part of a newly forming cohousing group http://newamericanvillages.com/ and... Views: 11,806 |
By Jenny Godwin, Apprentice at CoHousing Partners I’m excited to introduce a new project recently launched at CoHousing Partners: http://www.cohousingpartners.com in Nevada City, CA. I’ve started a Q... Views: 7,240 |
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By Cat Belfer Our Classified Ads are a great place to find a house for sale (or better yet, a home for sale!), a house for rent, a cohousing group near you, a tour, workshop, or other event, and more!
If you'... Views: 5,291 |
By John Parsons
Lately, religious conferences, publications and broadcasters have taken an interest in cohousing. A number of newer projects and groups are overtly religious. At the 2006 Cohousing Conference... Views: 5,317 |
by Diana Leafe Christian
Match what you want with what’s available.
• You may only want to join a cohousing community if one already exists in your area.... Views: 4,659 |
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By Diana Leafe Christian
On August 1st, Fostermamas:
"As potential co-housing members we're constantly refining what factors are important in our... Views: 4,254 |
Diana Leafe Christian
"That's not the community I'd ever live in!"
The man in the back of the room was upset, and walked out. We were just 45... Views: 5,938 |
Fresno Cohousing residents and friends discuss the benfits of buying a cohousing home and living in a cohousing community. Children and adults enjoy leisure and private time. Eat together as friends... Views: 4,711 |