Cohousing is a growing movement which combines private homes and community structure designed to create close neighborly connections, where you can share meals, celebrate holidays, plant a garden, play with the kids -- experiences to treasure. We call ourselves both EcoHousing and CoHousing. EcoHousing allows community members to “tread lightly” on the earth by incorporating "eco" features and red
ucing dependence on the automobile. Green features include energy-efficient buildings, environmentally-friendly building materials, a small footprint, fruit trees, organic gardens, and rain gardens (on-site water retention). Reduced Driving: Equally important, the lifestyle and location facilitate reduced car dependence. With many activities onsite and nearby, residents won't feel the need to leave the neighborhood as often. Cohousing offers a balance of privacy and community. Cohousing combines private homes with extensive community facilities to create neighborhoods that address the needs of working parents and seniors. By combining private homes with a shared clubhouse and garden, residents experience the feeling of a small village where neighbors know and care about each other. The clubhouse is a hub of social activity for the residents and is also available as a meeting place for neighborhood gatherings. All homes are owned by individual families, as with other market-rate condominiums.
