Category: Participation


WebChat #36: Mary Kraus on Work Systems

Submitted by CohoUS Staff on
We wrapped up our first year of WebChats where we began, in Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Our first WebChat was one year ago in October of 2018. Jerry Koch-Gonzalez shared with us from his home office. Last week was even more fun because I got to sit with Mary Kraus in person as we finished the... Read
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WebChat #9 Participation with Laird Schaub

Submitted by Coho US Staff on
We were excited to have Laird back for our first returning WebChat presenter. He took on the topic of participation, which is, as he says, the single most common challenge facing intentional communities he works with. Participation refers to the non-monetary contributions people make to communities and it tends to get messy. Laird shared a... Read More

Equality vs Happiness

Submitted by Rob Sandelin on
Rob Sandelin, a member of Sharingwood Community for nearly 30 years, was a prolific poster to the cohousing-l email discussion group, and positively influenced the development and growth of communities throughout the U.S. with his wisdom. Although he passed away nearly 2 years ago, his words continue to guide cohousing communities. Below is a post... Read More

Workshare, Play or Pay, Getting the Work Done

Submitted by Sharon Villines, Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC on
From the first thought of really living in cohousing, an essential requirement is being able to depend on each other to share the work. It’s a collaborative effort and requires all hands on deck. If you don’t know how to do something, learn. Even if your group is can afford to hire a development company,... Read More