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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 email lists to using technology like WhatsApp or Slack to talk. As with any group, cohousing communities have a variety of things that they need… Read More
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 prefer potlucks while others have teams who cook a whole meal for their communities. While most communities doing common meals do one or two per… Read More
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 there from 10am to 2pm at 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9. We’re excited to announce an upcoming 30 unit cohousing project at 2732-2758… Read More
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 are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
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 see if it’s right for you. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Aug 27, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register… Read More
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 preferences, while also being part of a collaborative community? Join us for our two-day where we will bringing together the design decisions in the site… Read More
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 at their apartment near Bute & Barclay in the West End for a relaxed evening of snacks and drinks. (The specific address and phone number… Read More
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 community, featuring a community kitchen, dining area, lounge, playroom, activity rooms, 2 guest rooms, and laundry room. Additional amenities include community and designated gardens, children’s… Read More
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 be there from 3pm to 7pm at 50 Pacific, Vancouver, BC. We’re excited to announce an upcoming 35 unit cohousing project at 2732-2758 Duke St… Read More
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 4th Street and 8th Street), New Westminster, BC Read More
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 there from 2pm to 6pm at 750 Hornby St. at W. Georgia St, Vancouver, BC. We’re excited to announce an upcoming 35 unit cohousing project… Read More
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! Join us as we talk to Lysa Dixon, Mortgage Specialist at TMG Averbach mortgages. Lysa is an experienced Mortgage Professional who has worked with many… Read More
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. We’re building a new residential community together and we’re looking for new members. This Information Session will explain the basic principles of Cohousing, and provide… Read More
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 by Charles Durrett. Are you interested in learning about cohousing and the benefits of living in a collaborative community? Do you want to know how… Read More
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 by Charles Durrett. Are you interested in learning about cohousing and the benefits of living in a collaborative community? Do you want to know how… Read More
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: Email Kathy McGrenera at kmcgrenera@gmail.com Read More
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 members, so bring your family, friends, and anyone who might be interested in learning more about cohousing. Lost Lake Cohousing is a community of like-minded… Read More
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 West. CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTER – River Room 65 E Sixth Avenue, New Westminster BC PLEASE GO ONLINE TO EVENTBRITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FREE REGISTRATION… Read More
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 of construction with an expectant date of occupancy in late Spring and are keen to find like minded folks for our four remaining units. Our… Read More
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, Ottawa. Read More
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 project and our remaining units on Saturday April 8 at the Garden Cafe at VanDusen Botanical Gardens from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering… Read More
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 and meet your fellow cohousers from across the country. Talk to people in existing communities and those that are just forming. Share laughter, knowledge, and… Read More
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 driven. Led by a UBCO student research team and Dr. Gordon Lovegrove (civil eng.), there will be a short presentation about cohousing in general, our… Read More
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 permanent residents, is a 40-minute scenic BC Ferry ride from West Vancouver, followed by a 20-minute drive up the Sunshine Coast. Our property is centrally… Read More
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 your questions. Thursday, February 16, 2023 7 – 8:30 pm ET This is a free event and open to the public! Registration is required. Donations… Read More
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 and meet your fellow cohousers from across the country. Talk to people in existing communities and those that are just forming. Share laughter, knowledge, and… Read More
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 community is modeling a way of life that is more satisfying and sustainable than the resource-consuming lifestyles and practices in which most (North) Americans remain… Read More
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 is up to and also to help our communities build new connections. If you have any thoughts about content for future CCN newsletters, please email… Read More
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. This book describes the consequential role that architecture and a healthy design process can play in the success of neighborhoods, churches, towns, and more. It’s an inspiring collection… Read More
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 practicalities. “It’s just practical for everyday life. So many things are much easier when you trust and cooperate with neighbors. Yesterday we ran out of… Read More
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 people attending by zoom. We will talk about how cohousing works, and about the rare opportunity to start the first cohousing in Coquitlam. The Coquitlam… Read More