What is the process for getting involved in cohousing?
* Purchase a home in an existing community. * Become a member of a forming group. * Initiate your own group in the neighbourhood of your choice. How do I become a member of a forming community? Typically anyone may attend a meeting as a visitor. Most groups will have information meetings where they introduce the concept to the public and give information about their project. Check the website for contact names for the different communities or contact the Canadian Cohousing Network to find out about a forming community in your area. Can I see an existing cohousing community? Yes, to visit a completed cohousing community in Canada please make arrangements through the contact person listed for each community on the Canadian Projects page or call the Canadian Cohousing Network at (604) 888-1158. There are also many completed communities in the US. To find out more, visit the US website at: www.cohousing.org Are there any books about cohousing? The book Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to