Additional Resources

Still have questions, or want to know what other cohousing communities are doing? Peruse our ever-growing collection of articles, videos, and blogs for a multi-faceted look at cohousing.

international map of intentional communities.png — International Map of Intentional Communities

Cohousing communities take all number of forms and flavors across the globe -- illustrated in sharp relief in this map. The common thread: lives of intention and compassion, sharing and diversity. Courtesy of the Fellowship for Intentional Community.

Articles

"There’s Community and Consensus. But It’s No Commune."

"Children in Cohousing"

"Know Your Neighbors Takes on a Whole Different Meaning"

Videos

How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) | Grace Kim

Loneliness doesn't always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us -- and it's often the result of the homes we live in.

Live in a Truly Neighborly Neighborhood

Fresno Cohousing residents and friends discuss the benfits of buying a cohousing home and living in a cohousing community. Children and adults enjoy leisure and private time. Eat together as friends and enjoy the benefits of sustainable living and green homes.

Spokane Cohousing: A Sustainable Approach to Neighborhood Living

Recording of a presentation done by cohousing architect and author Charles Durrett in Spokane, WA on Feb 10, 2018. During the presentation, he describes how creating cohousing provides more opportunities to live a more interesting, convenient, economical, and fun life!

How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) | Grace Kim

Spokane Cohousing: A Sustainable Approach to Neighborhood Living

Websites

www.cohousing.org

Check out the directory tab to see all ~200 communities in the US. Under Creating Cohousing, see videos for a lot more information about cohousing communities.

www.cohousing-solutions.com

Co-founder Katie McCamant and her husband Chuck Durrett brought the concept of cohousing from Denmark to the US in the 1980s. Katie is skilled in every aspect of cohousing development from building community to architecture, project management and energy-efficient design. We've engaged Katie as our consultant.