Goals for the 2017 National Cohousing Conference
Building Resilient and Sustainable Communities
- Engaging participants in our agenda to grow and nurture cohousing
- Advocating that cohousing play a key role in addressing today’s environmental, economic and social challenges
Inspiration & Learning
- Training for those who are forming or building
- Sharing enhanced models for established communities
- Introducing the cohousing model and how to incorporate
Effective Networking
- Building camaraderie and nurturing passion
- Sharing stories/best practices - learning from each other
Spawning More Cohousing Development
- Accelerating cohousing in Nashville; boosting local efforts
- Generating interest/excitement among developers and public officials
Educating the Public
- Expanding recognition and appreciation of cohousing benefits
- Increasing the national presence and credibility of Coho/US
Involving our Collaborative Partners
- PFAC/Partnerships for Affordable Cohousing
- CRN/Cohousing Research Network
- Aging in Cohousing
- FIC/Fellowship for Intentional Community
- 500 Communities
- Memel.Global
Ensuring Financial Sustainability
- Securing scholarships to support low income, student and diverse participation
- Cultivating sponsorships from cohousing communities, professionals and aligned organizations