Tag: Community

Forming in a Pandemic

Submitted by Jennie Lindberg, Sunnyside Village on August 12, 2020

Who could have predicted a pandemic, right? I mean, we all know that unexpected things will come up when you are working on a project as big as a cohousing community, but a pandemic? How on earth do you do any marketing when you can’t meet with people? That is the dilemma we find ourselves... Read More

Covid Support

Submitted by Maggi Rohde, Touchstone Cohousing on August 9, 2020

In April, I came down with COVID-like symptoms, including a high fever, cough, and congestion. I was lucky enough to have a place out of the house where my kids could be, to allow me to isolate for the recommended amount of time. It ended up being a long time before I had three days... Read More

Urban Cohousing

Submitted by Bryan Bowen, Principal Architect, Caddis Collaborative on June 15, 2020

For many, the term “cohousing” may conjure up an image of a rural community situated in a pastoral environment, complete with chickens, gardens, orchards, even mini-farms. And in fact, many cohousing communities throughout the United States are bucolic retreats from the hustle and bustle of cities. But now there is a resurgence of interest in... Read More

Six key aspects to consider about space sharing

Submitted by Nicolas Francart on May 26, 2020

Author: Nicolas Francart, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicolas_Francart There are many different ways of sharing space, from coworking to coliving, and even many different forms of coliving (eco-villages, shared apartments, student rooms with shared kitchens, etc). A recently published paper (https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.34) explores the drivers and barriers to space sharing. The artic

Missing Cohousing

Submitted by Judy Levine, Seattle, WA on April 1, 2020

After living in cohousing for 15 years I moved to an independent living community for health reasons. I’d been satisfied with my choice until the Covid-19 virus hit. All the shared living spaces in my new community were shut down, leaving the residents no way to connect. The manager of our community is very ineffective... Read More

Cohousing Across the Country – Part 7

Submitted by Karen Gimnig on September 30, 2019

Sharing the journey from Atlanta, GA to Anacortes, WA, engaging with community along the way. Part 7 of 7 Arrival Arriving in my new home, surrounded by beauty, but not living in cohousing, I have much to ponder. The big question is this: Is it possible to live a community life without (for now) living... Read More

Cohousing Across the Country – Part 1

Submitted by Karen Gimnig on September 17, 2019

This summer I drove from Atlanta, GA to Anacortes, WA, which is to say I moved home. As I crossed the country, I engaged with as much community as I could. I’m sharing that journey here, in seven parts, with gratitude and lessons learned. Part 1 of 7 The beginning of any journey is the... Read More

Leaving Cohousing and Remaining Committed to Community

Submitted by Karen Gimnig on May 7, 2019

In the span of about 6 months, I will leave two precious cohousing communities. I ask myself how this can be as I’m more committed than ever to community living and building my life around it. It turns out, it’s complicated. Often the burning souls of community move into cohousing and stay forever. There are... Read More

2nd WebChat – video available

Submitted by Karen Gimnig on October 25, 2018

Last week we enjoyed our second WebChat. Karen Gimnig shared about the value of Getting Connected and strategies for making it happen faster. After a short presentation, questions ranged from managing speakers in meetings to balancing work on connection with decision-making. Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWv9NEZB4Po Many participants asked for a write-up of the basic mirror

Free Presentation: Re-Integrating Community in Our Fast Paced World

Submitted by Jenny, Coho/US Outreach Associate on April 14, 2018

In less than 1 week, one of our special guests for the Regional Cohousing Conference, Katie McCamant will give a FREE presentation. Hope you can join us in Boulder on Friday, then stick around for the full Conference Program! See flyer below. Mainstreaming Cohousing: Re-integrating Community in Our Fast-Paced World First United Methodist Church 1421... Read More