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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Why cohousing?

So many reasons. In a way, it all comes down to making the world a better place. Connection, environmentalism, security and community support all draw neighbors to cohousing communities. We stay because we love our neighbors, the lifestyle we share and the growth we experience.

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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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eNews

Our twice-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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Recent Blogs

Preventing and undoing internalized ageism in cohousing

Posted on August 28th, 2024 at 6:19 pm (ET)

Hot on the heels of great aging-in-community conversations, sessions and connections at lastmonth’s National Cohousing Conference in Denver, I recently had the opportunity to participatein “Summer School,” an in-person summit in Montreal. It was called together by This ChairRocks author Ashton Applewhite and her co-creators of the Old School [https://oldschool.info/]anti-ageism resource center. I found it… Read More

National Cohousing Conference Coming Right Up 

Posted on July 18th, 2024 at 1:45 am (ET)

The anticipation has been building, and we’re now just a month away from Coho US’s 2024 National Cohousing Conference, “Rooted in Belonging.” This year’s conference takes place in Denver, CO, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The main conference is the weekend of Aug. 2–4, with pre-conference intensives and tours starting Thursday, Aug. 1…. Read More