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  • What is cohousing, and what are its defining characteristics?
  • How does cohousing differ from other kinds of collaborative living arrangements, such as intentional communities?
  • How large are cohousing communities and who lives there?
  • Do cohousing communities incorporate green design and materials?
  • Is cohousing based on a specific ideology, shared values or religious or spiritual beliefs?
  • How do I get started? How do people find a particular cohousing group?
  • Do residents have their own kitchens?
  • Tell me about common meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cohousing Basics
    • What is cohousing, and what are its defining characteristics?
    • How does cohousing differ from other kinds of collaborative living arrangements, such as intentional communities?
    • How large are cohousing communities and who lives there?
    • Do cohousing communities incorporate green design and materials?
    • Is cohousing based on a specific ideology, shared values or religious or spiritual beliefs?
    • How do I get started? How do people find a particular cohousing group?
    • Do residents have their own kitchens?
    • Tell me about common meals.
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