Still have questions? The following articles, books, and videos will give you a better understanding of the world of cohousing.

IN THE NEWS

  • Does Co-Housing Provide a Path to Happiness for Modern Parents?

    In this guest essay for the NY Times, Judith Shulevitz explores a broad range of thoughts and questions around cohousing. This is one of my favorite articles on cohousing.

  • Coming of Age in Cohousing

    Growing up comunally brings exposure to the world of adults - and lessons in interdependencecan make all the difference.

  • There’s Community and Consensus. But It’s No Commune.

    "People immediately think communes, but cohousing is not a commune where everyone lives under one roof,” Dr. DePaulo said. For aging hippies and baby boomers, however, dedicated senior cohousing offers an alternative to a retirement home.

  • How America Lives: Creative Housing Options for Boomers, Veterans, Millennials and More

    When was the last time you actually borrowed an egg from the guy next door? Do your friends show up in your social media feeds more often than in your backyard? Do you even know your neighbors’ names—and would they know if you needed help?

  • Towergate Insurance: Community 2.0; Is Cohousing the Future of Urban Design?

    One of the UK's leading insurance intermediaries produced an info graphic talking about how cohousing just might be the future of urban design. Although many of the stats are UK specific, the overall message of the graphic can certainly be applied to housing in the US.

  • AARP: Making Room; Housing For a Changing America

    In this infographic article AARP highlights cohousing as an alternative housing option that is making a big difference,

  • Modern Housing with Village Virtues

    While cohousing is a new concept in the US, it embraces ancient and timeless values.

  • TIME: Everyone Needs Someone Else

    Be sure to watch the video at the top of the page before proceeding to the article.

Creating Cohousing

The cohousing “bible” with many new North American case studies, design principles and sustainable design practices. Written by cohousing experts Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett, who first introduced the housing model to the U.S. A “must-have” book for anyone interested in creating more people-friendly neighborhoods.

PBS News Hour: Cohousing Communities Help Prevent Social Isolationism

Grace Kim’s TED Talk: How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer)

Senior Cohousing: The Way to Do It

Community Through Cohousing (Jamaica Plain Cohousing)

Cohousing Explained: What is a Home?

What is Cohousing? (LILAC, UK)

What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

Cohousing: The Future of Community and Human Connection