What is Cohousing?
September 3rd, 2008
According to the Cohousing Assocition of the United States…Cohousing communities are old-fashioned neighborhoods created with a little ingenuity. They bring together the value of private homes with the benefits of more sustainable living. That means common facilities and good connections with neighbors. All in all, they stand as innovative answers to today’s environmental and social problems.
Although Cohousing communities may seem radical to some they are becoming more and more mainstream. As a matter of fact there are at least 3 cohousing projects under construction right now in the Portland Metro area. Plus, later this month a symposium is scheduled at Portland City Hall to discuss collaborative housing developements and a community-based approach to design and developement.
Read more about cohousing in the Oregonian…
- Cohousing Condos Unite Bicyle Fans
- Metro area co-housing communities have units available for sale
- Portland renters have an new option
and the Daily Journal of Commerce….