When looking for the ideal cooperative community, the search can be daunting. You’ll have many types to choose from, ranging from a city duplex or townhome to a blissful acreage along the Oregon Coast or amid the Colorado Rockies. Big cities and small towns alike offer options, with smaller cities typically having lower cost-of-living expenses than larger ones.
No matter the location, co-housing involves “an intentional, collaborative neighborhood that combines private homes with shared indoor and outdoor spaces describes. Cooperative co-housing can also be referred to as a commune, ecovillage, or intentional community. No matter the name, all share one thing in common: group living. Most of these communities schedule at least one monthly get-together for a meal or meeting as part of the group living experience.