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https://cohousing.ca The Canadian Cohousing Network (CCN) is a registered non-profit organization that promotes the creation of cohousing communities as a model for sustainable development by raising public awareness about cohousing and...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/coquitlam Come create a new community that you design with us. Amisto Cohousing Society is pleased to announce that it has found the perfect location to establish a new community in...
https://cohousing.ca/news Please submit your community’s News & Events through our contact form. For more up to date news and events please like and follow us on facebook....
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccn-newsletter-2209 Hello From the CCN Board Hello and welcome to our first newsletter! We’re planning on putting these out every three months to let our members know what the CCN board...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccn-news-221012 In Cohousing Communities: Design for High-Functioning Neighborhoods, distinguished architect and affordable housing advocate Charles Durrett delivers a complete, start-to-finish guide for designing anything where the emphasis lies with the community....
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/langley-news-221011 After 26 years thriving in the Langley community Howard and Miriam are still passionate about cohousing. The ideals still apply, but the more significant benefits of cohousing are the everyday...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/coquitlam-event-221015 Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! The Cohousing “Getting It Built” weekend workshop is October 15 & 16 from 10am to 4:30pm at the Coquitlam Library on Pinetree, and can also support...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ouv-event-230422 Our Urban Village cohousing is pleased to be offering our online information session for anyone curious about cohousing and interested in learning about our project. We’re on our last leg...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ouv-event-230408 Interested in cohousing, Tomo House, living sustainably in Vancouver or want to know more about our project? Come get to know members of our community and learn more about our...
https://cohousing.ca/resources/research Building Connections: Innovative Organizations Towards Greater Affordability of Cohousing Development Across Canada The CCN was successful at securing another Government of Canada Career Launcher grant in 2022 to continue with...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/senior-cohousing/accomplishments The Canadian Senior Cohousing Society’s accomplishments from 2011 to 2022 include: Supported the successful development of Harbourside Cohousing (2011-2016), the first senior-oriented cohousing in BC. Established and maintained website 2011-2022:...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/compass-event-230919 Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/kelowna-event-2303089 We are hosting monthly meetings catered to those ‘Cohousing Curious’ folk out there – anyone interested in learning about this type of residential development which is sustainable, affordable, & community...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccn-newsletter-2212 Balancing Different Definitions of Sustainability Don Lindemann, writing in 1997 about his experience living in Berkeley Cohousing, noted: “I feel that practically everything we do individually and collectively in our...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ottawacohousing-event-230216 Join our panel of residents from established Canadian cohousing communities in this virtual Zoom gathering. Find out what it’s like to live in community. Here is an opportunity to ask...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/kelowna-cohousing Kelowna Cohousing will be the first cohousing community in the Okanagan region. We are a group of community-minded folk looking for a more connected, safe, and sustainable way to live....
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/coastalvillage-news-230213 If you are interested in living in The Coastal Village, Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast, BC, complete our updated TCV Survey by February 20. Sechelt, a community of about 11,000...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/nl/cohousing-nl We plan to build 30 homes connected by walking paths, with parking outside the community core, and a ~3000sqft common house. Homes will be clustered on a small number of...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/soul-sisters We are four seniors, longstanding friends who, at this time in our lives, are single with no dependents. Our goal is to provide a space and companionship to ‘age in...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/lost-lake Exciting opportunity to join a new cohousing community, with the security of owning the land! Join us in creating a neighbourhood village that reflects your values, and brings together people...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/kingston Kingston Cohousing will create an environmentally sustainable, multigenerational, inclusive, intentional, cohousing community in the city of Kingston. Kingston Cohousing will build 20-30 private dwellings, with shared outdoor and indoor space...
https://cohousing.ca/international-communities The Cohousing Association of the United States www.cohousing.org The Cohousing Association of the United States (Coho/US) is an organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage the cohousing concept, support...
https://cohousing.ca/events Please submit your community’s News & Events through our contact form. For more up to date news and events please like and follow us on facebook....
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/cohocan-event-230216 Do you enjoy talking cohousing to other cohousers? Building community? Let’s share and help each other grow! CohoCan is a Zoom-based web chat, facilitating conversations among cohousers across Canada. Come...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/fiddlehead Fiddlehead Cohousing is creating a fun, livable cohousing space near Ottawa for individuals and families who value inclusivity and community. This cohousing project will be modest and energy-efficient and located...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccn-newsletter-2306 Communication within Cohousing Communities How do you communicate within your community? From informal conversations with cohousers, we’ve heard about communities that do everything from notes on a bulletin board to...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccn-newsletter-2303 Considering the Common Meal: Last newsletter, we asked about common meals and we were excited about how many of you reached out to tell us about your meals! Some communities...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-heddlestone-230809 Welcome to Heddlestone Village, a cohousing community where residents enjoy the best of both worlds – privately-owned homes and exceptional shared facilities. The Common House is the heart of the...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/compass-event-230729 Stop by our tent to learn about the wonderful cohousing opportunity in Langley, BC. When: Saturday, July 29, 2023. 12 noon to 8 pm Pacific Time. Where: Columbia Street (between...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230910 Check out East Van Cohousing! Looking for a community-driven place to call home? Come visit us at the Kitsilano Farmers’ Market and learn about East Van Cohousing! We will be...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230826 Check out East Van Cohousing! Join us for a unique and inspiring Design Closure workshop led by the renowned Charles Durrett! Design a home that supports your individual needs and...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230816 Join us for an East Van Cohousing Social! You’re invited to join us for an informal social at our group members, Alberto and Cat’s home. We’ll meet from 6.00 pm...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230803 Check out East Van Cohousing! Looking for a community-driven place to call home? Come visit us at the False Creek Farmers’ Market and learn about East Van Cohousing! We will...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230726 Check out East Van Cohousing! Looking for a community-driven place to call home? Come visit us at the Downtown Farmers’ Market and learn about East Van Cohousing! We will be...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-kawartha-230706 Curious about Cohousing? Join us for an online information session and learn about what it means to live in community together. Kawartha Commons is a Cohousing group in Peterborough, Ontario....
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/chemainus Discover the perfect blend of community, sustainability, and a West Coast lifestyle at Chemainus Cohousing. This is your chance to join a vibrant and friendly neighbourhood, where you’ll enjoy the...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ccohocan-event-230316 Do you enjoy talking cohousing to other cohousers? Building community? Let’s share and help each other grow! CohoCan is a Zoom-based web chat, facilitating conversations among cohousers across Canada. Come...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/duncan Looking for a community-focused living experience in the heart of Duncan, British Columbia? Look no further than Duncan Cohousing, an upcoming 28 to 32 unit development that could be located...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-northvancouver-230506 All Welcome! Tours, Snacks, Chats! Event details: Saturday May 6, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Quayside Village Cohousing: 510 Chesterfield Av. Driftwood Village Cohousing: 2137 Chesterfield Av. For more information:...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-lostlake-230423 Join us for an evening of food, fun, and community building around the fire pit and BBQ at Lost Lake Cohousing. This event is open to all current and prospective...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/events-east-van-230617 Check out East Van Cohousing! In this weekend course, you’ll learn from the leading architect and builder of cohousing communities globally. The Site Design Workshop is a weekend-long workshop led...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/ottawa-event-230415 Learn about cohousing Meet our new Cohousing Groups Enjoy community Enjoy activities for children and adults Join us: Saturday, April 15. 4-6 pm Equator Coffee Shop, 412 Churchill Av. North,...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/newwest-event-230423 Join us for a presentation about our vision for cohousing in New Westminster and why we think the time is right for this type of intentional housing community in New...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/grassroutes-event-230827 Come join us to learn about cohousing in general and the GrassRoutes Cohousing experience specifically. Take the first step to joining our journey to creating an intentional cohousing community, and...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/events-east-van-230513 Check out East Van Cohousing! In this weekend course, you’ll learn from the leading architect and builder of cohousing communities globally. The Site Design Workshop is a weekend-long workshop led...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events/event-east-van-230724 Photo by RDNE Stock project Check out East Van Cohousing! Looking for a community-driven place to call home? Come and learn about finance options for owning in East Van Cohousing!...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/east-van You are invited to a rare opportunity to join a vibrant new cohousing community in Vancouver with friendly neighbours and a sustainable, active and enjoyable West Coast lifestyle. Cohousing is...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/great-rivers Seeking to enrich our lives through close collaboration with each other, we are creating a caring and supportive community. Our site will be located on a quiet street within walking...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/watershed-cohousing Covered drop off, bike garage, recycling, 9 car parking Edible landscaping along street frontages, vertical gardens on balconies which access units Common features: gathering room, arts & crafts studio, music...
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https://cohousing.ca/about The Canadian Cohousing Network (CCN) was formed in 1992 in British Columbia, Canada. It is a registered non-profit organization that promotes the creation of cohousing communities as a model for...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/belterra Belterra is a beautiful property about a 15-minute walk from the village of Snug Cove on Bowen Island (a 20-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver). Thirty townhouse suites grace the...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/quayside-village Award winning apartment/townhome condominium located in a vibrant urban area across the inlet from Vancouver. Completed August, 1998. The stained glass windows, wood doors and oak floors from the homes...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/sk/prairie-spruce-commons Prairie Spruce Commons is a beautiful, sustainable, apartment-style green building, with 21 units and over 3000 square feet of common space. Inside common space includes a kitchen, dining room, lounge,...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/ab/prairie-sky Our group is incorporated as an equity cooperative under Alberta’s new cooperatives legislation. Our project consists of apartments, townhouses, and a common house that surround a central courtyard with community...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/pacific-gardens Pacific Gardens is located on 4.37 acres of former farmland, with extensive green space, a pond, and heritage apple trees. The property is close to a park along the salmon-bearing...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/our-urban-village Our Urban Village is a multigenerational cohousing community that fosters caring and collaborative relationships. We are located in a bikeable, amenity-rich and vibrant Vancouver neighbourhood, on Main Street near East...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/little-mountain “Our intentional community strives to cultivate a balance between meaningful connections and personal growth in an environment of compassion and trust.” – LMC vision statement LMC moved into their new...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/harbourside Harbourside opened in January 2016 as a 31-unit cohousing community in Sooke, B.C. We enjoy a waterfront location (with wharf) and a forested area on the western side of our...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/driftwood-village We’re a multi-generational group of singles, couples, families with kids, and retirees, from different walks of life. Some of our favourite things are cooking and eating, coffee and craft beer,...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/creekside-commons Completed summer 2007, our 2-5 bedroom duplex homes are clustered in three neighbourhoods radiating from our timber-beamed common house, green-roofed workshop and peripheral parking area. The land is gently sloped...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/cranberry-commons A mix of townhouses and apartments arranged around a courtyard in a vibrant urban neighbourhood, a half hour bus ride from downtown Vancouver. We have incorporated many environmentally sustainable and...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/roberts-creek The homes were occupied in 2004, with the last households having moved in by mid-December. This semi-rural community is within walking distance of amenities and includes a mix of detached...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/cohousing-sustainability Cohousing promotes social, economic and environmental sustainability, through the following means: Social Sustainability Diverse, intergenerational communities. Cohousing communities include people with different ages, backgrounds, family types, racial heritage, religious and...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/features-of-cohousing The Canadian Cohousing Network considers the following to be essential features that define cohousing: Participatory Process Residents participate in the planning and design of the development of the community so...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/senior-cohousing Email: seniorcohousing@gmail.com Harbourside Virtual Tour Video The Canadian Senior Cohousing Society (CSCS) was formed in 2011. The founders were a handful of volunteers committed to the model outlined in Charles...
https://cohousing.ca/communities Alberta Prairie Sky Cohousing Cooperative Calgary, Alberta Urban Green Cohousing Edmonton, Alberta In development, land secured British Columbia Belterra Cohousing Bowen Island, BC Birchwood Cohousing Telkwa, BC In Development Cranberry...
https://cohousing.ca/membership To become a member of the Canadian Cohousing Network, please select and fill the appropriate form below: Individual Membership Group Membership Professional Membership Fees can be paid by e-transfer to...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/history-of-cohousing Where it all Began: Cohousing in Denmark by Danny Milman – The CoHousing Company, ca 1994 The first attempt to build a Danish cohousing community began in the winter of...
https://cohousing.ca/about-cohousing/what-is-cohousing Cohousing Definition – June 2, 2022 The term cohousing does not include a hyphen. Many people use the hyphen, but the spelling used by the Canadian Cohousing Network, the Cohousing...
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https://cohousing.ca/communities/sk/radiance Radiance includes 8 privately-owned townhouses ranging in size. We have built our project to meet the international Passive House standard. Indoor common space has a kitchen and guest room, and...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/terra-firma Terra Firma is a small cohousing project located in the centre of the city and close to the Rideau Canal and not far from the Rideau River. The lives of...
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https://cohousing.ca/communities/ns/treehouse-village-ecohousing Treehouse Village is composed of 30 households working together to co-develop a joyful, healthy, multi-generational cohousing community that lives lightly on the Earth. It is currently under construction with our...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/groundswell-cohousing Groundswell is a multi-generational confluence of individuals and families who choose to live in our intentional community for more socially and environmentally sustainable lives. There are 33 homes located within...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/cohousing-toronto Cohousing Toronto is working to build an all-ages cohousing community where members live independently and enjoy meaningful social connections. Our planned neighbourhood of 15-30 private homes will include extensive shared...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/silver-birch-village Greater Sudbury Cohousing will be an adult/senior occupancy complex. Our community will be formed of like-minded adults who want to create an active, connected cohousing community. That community will be...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/cohousing-hamilton Cohousing Hamilton is building an intentional, multigenerational community in Hamilton Ontario, an hour’s drive west of Toronto. We are incorporated and have engaged Chris Kailing and Jennifer Barrett as our...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/compass-commons Compass Commons will be a multi-generational community of 40 units, with a variety of amenities in a large common house. We are delighted to have secured a prime building location...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/new-west-cohousing New West Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing group. Our goal is to create a fun, livable space with an intergenerational group of like-minded people who value inclusivity, a sense...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/kawartha-commons In 2018, a group of likeminded people came together to form Kawartha Commons Cohousing, with the goal of building a cohousing community in Peterborough, Ontario, a small, vibrant city about...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/creekside-community We are a group of independent households developing a property in Smithers BC that combines gorgeous mountain views with small town amenities a quick walk away. Our mission is to...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/blueberry-commons Blueberry Commons Farm Cooperative is located on 16 sunny acres in Powell River on BC’s Sunshine Coast. We run a productive certified organic farm and are preparing to build a...
https://cohousing.ca/news-events Please submit your community’s News & Events through our contact form. For more up to date news and events please like and follow us on facebook....
https://cohousing.ca/communities/ns/wine-down Update September 2020 WE are pleased to provide you with this update to our project. WE now have computer renderings of the project. It really needs some explanation so feel...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/ravens-crossing-cohousing We are a diverse group of independent households, that have worked together with care and humour over the past several years under the expert guidance of the Cohousing Development Consulting...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/ab/urban-green We are an inclusive, intentional community committed to knowing and supporting our neighbours and to contributing to environmental and social sustainability in Edmonton’s urban core. We live in the heart...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/concorde-cohousing We are working to create a multi-generational cohousing community in Ottawa. We want to have units of different sizes on a site near public transit, grocery stores, parks and a...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/the-coastal-village The Coastal Village values Strong Community, Quality of Life and Green Design. We intend to create a multigenerational, economically diverse, environmentally-friendly neighbourhood of members (owners, rent-then-owners and renters), living in...
https://cohousing.ca/resources/articles-brochures-links Articles It Takes a Village to Raise a Child Five Reasons Urban Cohousing isn’t More Affordable How to Keep Families in the City Why Sharing Information with Other Communities Matters...
https://cohousing.ca/resources/professional-services Cohousing professionals can include architects, developers, facilitators, development consultants, marketers, trainers, and others. Creating a cohousing community is a big job! Here’s a checklist of qualifications to look for in...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/sk/wolf-willow We have created a wonderful community for older adults on the edge of Saskatoon’s revitalized cultural core that is within walking/biking distance of most of our needs (completed Dec. 2012)....
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/windsong Environmental award winning townhome development with glass enclosed pedestrian street. Nestled on a 6 acre site with organic community gardens and 4 acres of natural reserve traversed by a creek....
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/west-wind-harbour After five years of planning, move in began at West Wind Harbour Cohousing in February 2021—in the midst of final construction and the ongoing pandemic. By early summer, nearly all...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/on/grassroutes We are creating a diverse, sustainable, multigenerational, intentional cohousing community in vibrant downtown Guelph, Ontario. We are creating 24 homes and a Common House, combining the advantages of privacy with...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/vancouver Vancouver Cohousing opened in late Feb 2016. This is a site in an old traditional neighbourhood, walkable to a vibrant commercial center with coffee shops, preschools, and amenities. We have...
https://cohousing.ca/communities/bc/beeliving-ecovillage The ACE (Affordable Community Environment) Society is building BeeLiving Ecovillage. Located in the the Silver Valley area of Maple Ridge, we are building half rental units and half units for...