Call-In #3: The Cohousing Movement (Feb. 27, 2009)

On Friday, February 27, 2009 a group of Cohousing Activists and Professionals held a facilitated conversation about the Cohousing Movement and what actions might be taken to help it move forward. Here are excerpts from the Call-In

Featured Speakers:

1. Jim Leach, Silver Sage Cohousing and Wonderland Hill Development
2. David Entin, Rocky Hill Cohousing and Coho/US Board
3. Katie McCamant, Nevada City Cohousing and Cohousing Partners
4. Rick Mockler, Muir Commons Cohousing and (recently retired) Coho/US Board President

Other Attendees:

• Ann Zabaldo, Takoma Village Cohousing and Cohousing Collaborative
• Bryan Bowen, Wild Sage Cohousing and Bryan Bowen Architect
• Chris ScottHanson, Cohousing Resources
• Henry Kroll, Silver Sage Cohousing
• Joani Blank, Swans Market Cohousing
• Laura Fitch, Pioneer Village Cohousing and Kraus-Fitch Architect
• Meg Ludlum, Duwamish Cohousing and Coho/US Board
• Raines Cohen, Berkeley Cohousing and Cohousing Coaches

The meeting began with these remarks by Jim Leach about the impetus for this work:

David Entin described his work in writing a letter to the new Secretary of HUD:

Rick Mockler shared his point of view about the Cohousing Movement

Katie McCamant talked about the economy and the real value of Cohousing.

After the introductions, the rest of the call consisted of comments made by the attendee, going round-robin. Because this portion was relatively confusing, it will take some time for us to do the editing to make it as useful for public posting. After the call, a post-call survey was conducted to get feedback on the call and to learn more about the types of actions that the activists in attendance were prepared to take. That survey will be modified into a more generic tool to collect similar information from many others.