Where it all started in North America – McCamant & Durrett Architects: www.cohousingco.com
The Canadian Cohousing Network: A great source of info on Canadian cohousing initiatives: www.cohousing.ca
USA cohousing association and good source of info: www.cohousing.org
Boomers are going to change everything about how we age – community, aging in place (with friends, not strangers).
A treasure trove of data and research.
Good background and general info: Wikipedia
Info on seniors projects: https://canadianseniorcohousing.com/
A directory of cohousing projects (mainly USA-based): www.cohousing.org/directory
Creating Cohousing. Building Sustainable Communities – Kathryn McCamant and Charles Durrett (2011). http://www.newsociety.com/Books/C/Creating-Cohousing
Another must-have resource.
Senior Cohousing: A Community Approach to Independent Living. The Handbook. Charles Durrett (2009) http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/4040
“Voices of Cohousing: Building Small Villages in the City” DVD by Matthieu Lietaert
Worth checking out:
Senora Cohousing, Tucson, Arizona short video
Belterra Cohousing, Bowen Island: What is a Home?
Building your community is tough. But some simple tips can help.
Media coverage of this growing cohousing trend continues – this time in California.
“Practical Tools to Grow an Intentional Community” with Diana Leafe Christian at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlMDckgqU30
Good resource for building your community.