Crystal Farmer has been out and about talking about diversity in cohousing. Both she and UNCC researcher Robby Boyer are featured in this City Lab article on cohousing.
Category Archives: General
What is Cohousing Video
Check out this video from our multi-talented member, Robby Boyer. Contact us to get involved today!
Here’s an article about our friends in Durham’s cohousing community. Alice Alexander of the Cohousing Association of the United States lives there. Contact us if you’re interested in attending our next tour.
Growing Old Together and In Style, in the City
Check out this article from the Charlotte Observer about tiny houses. We would love to incorporate these into our cohousing community! Ryan Mitchell, founder of The Tiny Life, is a Charlotte resident.
Tiny Houses in NoDa? Well, almost
Cohousing Development Process
How is a cohousing community developed? This chart gives a brief overview of what is involved in creating a community. The key to cohousing is that members are involved in all stages! Charlotte Cohousing is in the “Establish Group” phase. Become a member and start building your community!
Adapted from http://cohousingconsultants.com/cohousing-process-overview/
What Cohousing Looks Like
From the suburbs to the heart of downtown, cohousing fits in any city landscape. Here are some pictures from Durham/Chapel Hill area cohousing communities.
Arcadia Cohousing
Durham Central Park Cohousing Community
Pacifica Cohousing Community
Find your local community at http://www.ic.org/directory/cohousing-communities/.
Cohousing Video
Here is a video from Belterra, a cohousing community on an island in Canada.
Infographic on Cohousing
Is Cohousing the Future? Here’s a cool infographic from a UK insurance company.
Founding member Mira Brisk joined Mike Collins on WFAE’s Charlotte Talks to discuss cohousing. Listen here
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