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You are invited to a festive Zoom event with Mosaic Village, to share laughter, community, and favourite traditions! Bring your holiday spirit! When: Tuesday December 13 7 – 8:30 PM Where: Zoom – We will send you the link upon registration We look forward to sharing our Christmas Capers with you, our friends of Mosaic Village!… Read More
Our last coffee chat of the year is scheduled for December 10 from 10:30am – noon. We will be meeting at Roots Café which is just a few block from our future home, Tomo House. If you’ve been wondering if cohousing is right for your family, now is your chance to come and find out.… Read More
Join us to learn about Mosaic Village, our cohousing project in the vibrant neighbourhood of Bowness. We will chat about our home that is so much more than a house, it is a community! Bring your curiosity, questions and certainly your holiday spirit! When: Thursday December 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Where: The Landing – Upstairs… Read More
Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
For those of you interested in our project, we’ll be holding an online info session Saturday, November 26 at 10:30 am. This will include a presentation covering general aspects of cohousing as well as digging into the specifics of our community. You will: Learn about our project on Main street and how the construction is going. Learn… Read More
Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
Come get to know members of our community and learn more about our project and our remaining units on Saturday November 12 at Roots Cafe from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet a few members of our group and ask your cohousing questions. Planning to attend? Please… Read More
We are hosting monthly meetings catered to those ‘Cohousing Curious’ folk out there – anyone interested in learning about this type of residential development which is sustainable, affordable, & community driven. Led by a UBCO student research team and Dr. Gordon Lovegrove (civil eng.), there will be a short presentation about cohousing in general, our… Read More
Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
Hello From the CCN Board Hello and welcome to our first newsletter! We’re planning on putting these out every three months to let our members know what the CCN board is up to and also to help our communities build new connections. If you have any thoughts about content for future CCN newsletters, please email… Read More
Learn from Cohousing, Coliving and Intentional Communities around the world. The conference will explore how sociocracy supports ecovillages, cohousing projects and housing cooperatives to meet social needs through resilient, equitable and regenerative self-governance practices. Some of what’s on the program: Implementing Sociocracy Sociocracy in Austria’s biggest Urban Ecovillage Feelings As Creative Forces An Easy Way… Read More
Our panel will speak to the development of cohousing communities in both countries and be on hand to answer questions. Danish cohousing residents will provide their perspective of living in Danish communities. CAMILLA NIELSEN-ENGLYST Danish cohousing and community building expert, resident of Hallingelille ecovillage KAREN LINDKVIST Danish urban planner and architect, specializing in 15 minute… Read More
Interested in cohousing, Tomo House, living sustainably in Vancouver or want to know more? Join us Saturday October 29 from 10:30 – noon, for an info session over ZOOM. Members of OUV will run through a presentation that provides a brief introduction to cohousing before going into some depth on our community and Tomo House. In… Read More
In Cohousing Communities: Design for High-Functioning Neighborhoods, distinguished architect and affordable housing advocate Charles Durrett delivers a complete, start-to-finish guide for designing anything where the emphasis lies with the community. This book describes the consequential role that architecture and a healthy design process can play in the success of neighborhoods, churches, towns, and more. It’s an inspiring collection… Read More
Interested in cohousing, Tomo House, living sustainably in Vancouver or want to know more about our project? Join us at Roots Café, Saturday October 22 from 10:30 am to noon for an informal meet and greet. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet a few members of our group and ask your… Read More
After 26 years thriving in the Langley community Howard and Miriam are still passionate about cohousing. The ideals still apply, but the more significant benefits of cohousing are the everyday practicalities. “It’s just practical for everyday life. So many things are much easier when you trust and cooperate with neighbors. Yesterday we ran out of… Read More
Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! The Cohousing “Getting It Built” weekend workshop is October 15 & 16 from 10am to 4:30pm at the Coquitlam Library on Pinetree, and can also support people attending by zoom. We will talk about how cohousing works, and about the rare opportunity to start the first cohousing in Coquitlam. The Coquitlam… Read More
Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! Coquitlam Cohousing has an approved offer for land at 1138 Falcon Drive! On the zoom call, we will talk about how cohousing works, and about the rare opportunity to start the first cohousing in Coquitlam. The Coquitlam Cohousing site is stellar – a walkable location within two blocks of the Coquitlam… Read More
We are hosting monthly meetings catered to those ‘Cohousing Curious’ folk out there – anyone interested in learning about this type of residential development which is sustainable, affordable, & community driven. Led by a UBCO student research team and Dr. Gordon Lovegrove (civil eng.), there will be a short presentation about cohousing in general, our… Read More
Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Tour of Belterra Cohousing and meet up with members of the cohousing to discuss successes and challenges of creating a community on a steep slope with ocean views. Tour a cohousing to see how architecture can support an intentional community. Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver… Read More
Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! Saturday, September 10 at 3pm, we will meet at the Coquitlam Library for a presentation and discussion for ideas for creating cohousing in Coquitlam/Port Moody. RSVP for the presentation at https://calendly.com/amistocoho/cc-presentation Tour a cohousing to see how architecture can support an intentional community. Cohousing offers much more community than other stratas.… Read More
Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! Saturday, September 10 at 11am, we will meet at Driftwood Village Cohousing tour their building and meet with the community, and discuss our ideas for creating cohousing in Coquitlam/Port Moody. RSVP for the tour at https://calendly.com/amistocoho/driftwood Tour a cohousing to see how architecture can support an intentional community. Cohousing offers much… Read More
If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that we want more community. Come get to know members of our community and learn more about our project and our remaining units on September 10 at Roots Cafe from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet… Read More
Compass Commons (compasscohousing.com) is pleased to be offering our Information Session for the cohousing curious. We will introduce the cohousing life-style and share information about Compass Commons, a community we are working hard to build in central Langley. There will be opportunities to ask questions of our current members, and to become part of our… Read More
Are you a parent helping your children to buy their first home? Are you barely hanging on to your dream of owning a home in a community-based neighbourhood? We are creating affordability for our first-time homeowners. Drop into a financially accessible home this fall. Join us for one of our three Information Sessions. Sechelt September… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! We have a weekly BBQ potluck on Sundays at Pacific Gardens Cohousing, 347 Seventh Street at 6:30pm to meet new people, build community and chat about the project. We can even give you a tour to talk about some of the cohousing principles that will be part of the Lost… Read More
0Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! Saturday, August 27 at 2pm, we will meet at Vancouver Cohousing at 1733 E 33rd Ave, tour their building and meet with the community, and discuss our ideas for creating a Coquitlam Cohousing at 1138 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam BC. We have found a great location to establish Coquitlam Cohousing, and are… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Finalize the individual apartment and townhouse elements, as well as the mix of dwelling sizes for Lost Lake Cohousing. Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180… Read More
Greetings from Concorde Cohousing in Ottawa. We have reserved the Trolley Station at Britannia Park and plan to bring a portable charcoal BBQ on wheels to use for the first time. We want to do a BBQ / Potluck in a nice environment but have shelter in case the weather does not cooperate. We welcome… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! We have a weekly BBQ potluck on Sundays at Pacific Gardens Cohousing, 347 Seventh Street at 6:30pm to meet new people, build community and chat about the project. We can even give you a tour to talk about some of the cohousing principles that will be part of the Lost… Read More
For those of you interested in our project, we’ll be holding an online info session Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 am. This will include a presentation covering general aspects of cohousing as well as digging into the specifics of our community. You will: Learn about our project on Main street and how the construction is… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.We… Read More
Come hear about Coquitlam Cohousing! Our zoom info session will discuss our ideas for creating Coquitlam Cohousing at 1138 Falcon, Coquitlam BC as well as a question and answer session. We have found a great location to establish Coquitlam Cohousing, and are looking for members to help buy the land and proceed with development. We… Read More
Check out Coquitlam Cohousing! August 14 at 2pm, we will meet at Vancouver Cohousing, tour their building and meet with the community, and discuss our ideas for creating Coquitlam Cohousing at 1138 Falcon, Coquitlam BC. We have found a great location to establish Coquitlam Cohousing, and are looking for members to help buy the land… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! We have a weekly BBQ potluck on Sundays at Pacific Gardens Cohousing, 347 Seventh Street at 6:30pm to meet new people, build community and chat about the project. We can even give you a tour to talk about some of the cohousing principles that will be part of the Lost… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! We have a weekly BBQ potluck on Sundays at Pacific Gardens Cohousing, 347 Seventh Street at 6:30pm to meet new people, build community and chat about the project. We can even give you a tour to talk about some of the cohousing principles that will be part of the Lost… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! We have a weekly BBQ potluck on Sundays at Pacific Gardens Cohousing, 347 Seventh Street at 6:30pm to meet new people, build community and chat about the project. We can even give you a tour to talk about some of the cohousing principles that will be part of the Lost… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a developing cohousing community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are developing the design and construction plans for our three forested acres in North Nanaimo at 5180 Universal Place. We purchased the land on June 30, 2022 and are working with an architect and pre-construction services.… Read More
Hello! Concorde Cohousing Ottawa is having our next social of the summer and we would love you to join us. The last time we met was in June at the Dows Lake Pavillion for a walk and drinks. We had a great turn-out and a wonderful afternoon. We are looking forward to welcoming back the… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Determine the design of the Common House based on the needs of the community. This is a key workshop, as the Common House is the heart of the community. We will define the goals, activities and places for this space, to get multiple uses and functionality for our shared use… Read More
Our Urban Village cohousing is pleased to be offering our online information session for anyone curious about cohousing and interested in learning about our project. We’re on our last leg of construction with an expectant date of occupancy in the Fall and are keen to find like minded folks for our four remaining units. Our… Read More
After moving in a year ago, we are excited to finally be able to open our doors and show off! Join us on Saturday June 25 at 11am, to learn more about our story. On this directed tour you’ll see our common spaces; from the music practice room and workshop in the parkade to the… Read More
Meet Concorde Cohousing (Ottawa), a small but committed group of people dreaming and working together to realize Ottawa’s third cohousing project. We meet monthly and also enjoy in-person socials. Please join us this Saturday June 18t,h 3:00 pm, at Dow’s Lake Pavilion (at foot of the stairs) where we’ll meet for a walk and stop for a… Read More
Interested in cohousing, Tomo House, living sustainably in Vancouver or want to know more? Join us Saturday June 25 from 10:30 – noon, for an info session over ZOOM. Members of OUV will run through a presentation that provides a brief introduction to cohousing before going into some depth on our community and Tomo House.… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
We are hosting monthly meetings catered to those ‘Cohousing Curious’ folk out there – anyone interested in learning about this type of residential development which is sustainable, affordable, & community driven. Led by a UBCO student research team and Dr. Gordon Lovegrove (civil eng.), there will be a short presentation about cohousing in general, our… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
Thursday May 26 – starting 7:30 – 9 pm EST (virtual – Zoom event) Featuring: Kathy McGrenera (Quayside Village) and Suzanne Gagnon (Terra Firma) Join our two esteemed speakers as they share their long-time experience living in cohousing communities and their expertise in group development, facilitation, governance and conflict resolution. This is a recommended opportunity… Read More
Are you curious what an urban cohousing community looks like? Wondering what kind of common spaces are in our building? Would you like to see a building designed for social interaction? DROP BY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm 2137 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver Read More
Start the morning with a site and seaside walk, followed by session with designer at Seaside Centre, lunch, a tour of Roberts Creek Cohousing, and ending our day at the Gumboot in the Creek. Project updates, portfolio of renderings and drawings. Submission of Development Permit Application is imminent. Registration and masks required for Seaside Centre… Read More
Is it possible for all of us to live in a sustainable way? See how Mandy and Ryan have given up their corporate jobs and their traditional houses to “bike-pack” thousands of miles around the USA, looking around as they look within. Join Cohabitat Sweetfern Cohousing for a showing of the film Within Reach to… Read More
Interested in cohousing, living sustainably in Vancouver and perhaps you’d like to be our neighbour? Mark your calendar and join Our Urban Village’s next information session, Tuesday April 26th. In this presentation you will: • Learn about our project, Tomo House, on Main street and how the construction is going • Learn the basics of… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place. Members will be influential in shaping the culture of our community and experience the excitement of seeing the community being… Read More
Connect with us in person during a visit to the site of our community-based neighbourhood in downtown Sechelt. View renderings & sketches and get answers to your questions. Date: April 24, 10 am PT Location: 5729 Teredo Street, Sechelt, BC Here’s another opportunity to find out more about our project and get on board early. … Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Name of the workshop says it all, first part of the ‘what are we building’ design process for the Lost Lake Cohousing. Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180… Read More
Check out Lost Lake Cohousing! Lost Lake Cohousing is a newly forming cohousing community in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 forested acres in North Nanaimo under contract at 5180 Universal Place, and we are gathering a multi-generational community to input on the design priorities in terms of goals that the design… Read More
The Federal Government just announced the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account for first time homeowners. Similar to a RRSP, save up to $40,000, tax deductible, toward your first home. Rent-then-Homeownership Webinar Tuesday, Apr. 12, 6:30 -7:30 pm (Zoom) HOW DOES IT WORK? Occupy your home with the rest of the new owners, save formortgage downpayment;… Read More
If you’ve heard about Our Urban Village Cohousing and are looking to find out more about the people and the place, then we’ve got a great opportunity for you. The best part is that it will be in person, not over Zoom! Our upcoming social on Tuesday April 5, will allow you to get a… Read More