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What is cohousing?

Cohousing is an intentional, collaborative neighborhood that combines private homes with shared indoor and outdoor spaces designed to support an active and interdependent community life. Cohousing is not a financial or legal model, but rather a descriptive term that emphasizes the active participation of residents in everything from design to governance.

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CohoUS

The Cohousing Association of the United States is a national nonprofit supporting cohousing communities in changing our world. Spreading the word about cohousing shifts the culture toward a new American dream where every home is surrounded by caring, collaborative neighbors who use less of the earth’s resources while living an abundant life.

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Our monthly eNewsletter keeps everyone up to date on cohousing happenings. In addition to inspirational articles, we share upcoming events, homes for sale and updates on the movement of cohousing. Sign up to receive the eNews by clicking here

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Blue Columbine Cohousing: Where Connection Meets the Colorado Outdoors

Picture it: a warm summer evening in Wheat Ridge. You’re walking home from a potluck in the common house, where laughter and music spill out into the courtyard. The scent of tomatoes from the community garden mingles with the fresh air. Tomorrow morning, you’ll join neighbors for a bike ride along the Clear Creek Trail—or maybe a quiet cup of coffee by the natural pool. This is the life we’re creating at Blue Columbine Cohousing

Recent Blogs

Cohousing keeps getting more press

Posted on September 23rd, 2025 at 10:41 pm (ET)

This year alone, several articles about cohousing – and senior cohousing in particular – have appeared in national and local publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian. Increasingly, cohousing in it many forms is being recognized as a healthy way to live for all ages. It’s an especially great way for older people… Read More

Forming community in Portland, OR moves one step closer to creating mixed-income cohousing opportunities 

Posted on August 22nd, 2025 at 7:18 pm (ET)

Throughout the US, affordability in cohousing is an unresolved struggle, and one that leaves many incredible households unable to access this rich and reciprocal way of life. At Cathedral Park Cohousing in Portland, OR,  we’ve been working since our earliest days to partner with local housing organizations and community land trusts to layer affordability into… Read More