Oak Creek Commons Cohousing

About Cohousing

Cohousing communities are small-scale neighborhoods in which the residents know each other before moving in and in which they play an active part in the creation and design of the neighborhood.

There are currently more than 3,000 adults and children living in 55 completed cohousing neighborhoods in the U.S. and Canada. People choose this lifestyle to have ongoing supportive relationships with their neighbors, and to partake in the benefits of shared resources while enjoying the privacy of their own home.

A Great Place to Raise Children...

For parents, cohousing offers many advantages, including other adults who can help with child care and effortless play dates. For additional benefits, here's what two cohousing moms have written about raising kids in cohousing:

• Sharon Hamer of Cambridge Cohousing in Cambridge, MA, wrote Cohousing: Communities Where You Can't Not Know Your Neighbors for Mom.com in May 2000.
• Neshama Abraham Paiss of Nomad Cohousing in Boulder, CO, gave her viewpoint in Raising Kids In Community in the July 26, 2000, issue of The Christian Science Monitor.

An Excellent Choice for Singles & Seniors...

Cohousing's optional community meals and group activities make it easy for single people to socialize. For elders or those about to retire, cohousing is an ideal setting to remain vital and continue to contribute. In fact, it has become a well-established option for senior housing in Denmark, the birthplace of cohousing.

Cohousing works for people of all ages and stages in their life -- from infant to 90+.

And More

Rob Sandelin, a resident of Sharingwood Cohousing near Monroe, WA, gives a quick overview of Ten Great Reasons to Live in Cohousing

For some frequently asked questions about cohousing, see The Cohousing Network's FAQ.