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Creating CoHousing: Building Sustainable Communities
Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing which is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original "cohousing bible" and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America.
By Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant
Your resource hub for the intentional communities movement.
The Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) has over 35 years of partnership with hundreds of intentional communities around the world.
We believe human society has the potential to support the wellbeing of all people and the ecosystems of which we are a part, recognizing that the wellbeing of one depends on the wellbeing of all.
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Location: Suburban, Takoma Park Historic District
Move in Date: Nov 2000
Size: 43 Townhouses and Flats
Location: Urban, "Our goal was to live fairly close to downtown, as most of us are city dwellers who enjoy city culture and the energy of urban living."
Move in Date: 2014
Size: Four-story contemporary condominium with 27 private living spaces and more than 5,000 square feet of common spaces.
Location: Urban, 0.55 acre property in Washington Neighborhood.
Move in Date: Move in 2024
Size: 4 stories with 35 condominium flats in a courtyard design, including common facilities and parking
Location: Urban, Capitol Hill Neighborhood
Move in Date: 2016
Size: 17,600 SF - 9 Units + 1 Commercial Space
DEVELOPMENT COST: $5.6M, including land
Location: Urban, Overlook neighborhood
Move in Date: 2009
Size: 30 units - 7,000 sf common house
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