A year long study on cohousing, conducted by the Cohousing Association of the United States, was recently publicized. It covers 2/3 of the 3-part study, including a comprehensive survey of most communities in the US and a strengths/challenges comparison for the Association to use to better serve the communities.
So, what does cohousing in the United States look like? Of the 80 responding communities…
- 2/3 of the communities have between 25-35 units
- Most commonly these units are built as duplexes – 6-units attached
- 87% are legally organized as condominium associations
- Most units are built to own
- 14 communities had a number of rental units made available by owners
The study goes on to discuss the benefits of living in cohousing, the amount of social and economic support within neighborhoods, commonly cited challenges, and economic structuring.
It is available here. If for any reason that link doesn’t work, feel free to email me at rebecca.disbrow@gmail.com and I’d be happy to email you a copy of it.
*Study conducted by Diane Margolis and David Entin, among others, of the Cohousing Association of the United States
Posted by: Rebecca Disbrow
Cohousing Collaborative, LLC
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I’m very appreciative to the persons who did the work to get it out to ones like me, contemplating in community, now knowing more details. Thank you, Anne M.
Many, many people worked to get this research collected, analyzed, and released – so your thanks are appreciated by all! Let me know if I can connect you with anyone or provide anymore infomation to you. Take Care! -Rebecca