Is there a screening process? Who decides who lives in cohousing?
Most forming and developing cohousing groups do not screen new members. Potential members learn about the community and the expectations for participation and decide for themselves whether or not the community will meet their needs. To help potential member households make an informed decision, some groups require attendance at an orientation, several regular business meetings, and perhaps some involvement in a committee before they can apply for membership. However, in many Danish cohousing projects and at Springhill there is no formal process; would-be cohousers come for a meal or stay with friends who are already living on the site, in order to familiarise themselves with the realities of cohousing.
