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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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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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Finding Our Village: Why We Chose to Build Community at Sunnyside Village Cohousing

If you had asked us ten years ago whether we’d someday join a forming cohousing community — one that wouldn’t be move-in ready until 2027 — we probably would have laughed. Life already felt full: careers, kids, logistics, exhaustion. Adding anything else seemed unrealistic.

And yet, here we are, members of Sunnyside Village Cohousing, feeling more grounded, hopeful, and connected than we have in a long time.

Recent Blogs

A Commitment to aging well

Posted on January 12th, 2026 at 7:29 pm (ET)

The following article was written by Larry Beresford, a member of the Phoenix Commons (senior cohousing in Oakland, Calif.) Wellness Team. It was previously published on the Next Avenue website in March 2025. Next Avenue is a nonprofit, digital journalism publication produced by Twin Cities PBS (TPT). The article has been lightly edited for this… Read More

Finding Our Village: Why We Chose to Build Community at Sunnyside Village Cohousing

Posted on January 12th, 2026 at 7:19 pm (ET)

If you had asked us ten years ago whether we’d someday join a forming cohousing community — one that wouldn’t be move-in ready until 2027 — we probably would have laughed. Life already felt full: careers, kids, logistics, exhaustion. Adding anything else seemed unrealistic.

And yet, here we are, members of Sunnyside Village Cohousing, feeling more grounded, hopeful, and connected than we have in a long time.