What are the key considerations for site planning in cohousing?

In this fireside chat, Sheila explores the process of joining a cohousing unit and the role of cohousing in building community. Acorn Creek Cohousing is a supportive community living and sharing together with compassion in service in and beyond our neighborhood. We began as "Wake ... Cohousing communities consist of private, fully-equipped dwellings and extensive common amenities, which are the heart of the community. CohoUS is a non-profit that supports cohousing: community with private homes and shared resources that increases connection, social capital, and sustainable ... Cohousing is people living together in neighborhoods designed for community interaction and personal privacy. Our community consists of approximately 140 residents with varied backgrounds, careers, ages, and views. We all share the same desire to live near neighbors we ... What is it? Cohousing: an intentional community of private homes supplemented by shared facilities. The community is planned, owned and managed by the ... The physical layout and orientation of the buildings (the site plan) encourage a sense of community. For example, the private residences are clustered on the ... Pinnacle is a membership group created to preserve the land, buildings, gardens, and waterfront at Loch Lyme Lodge, and to support cohousing development. Loch ... Jan 4, 2019 ... Research demonstrates that communal housing models, such as cohousing and co-operative housing, promote social inclusion, and increase the ...