Essay Archive - Co-Op Housing
Co-Op Housing
Imagine a neighborhood where everyone knows your name. For some, an ideal place to live but for others a dark nightmare.
“In co-housing, residents pool money to buy land, develop a cluster of homes and build a common space. Residents also engage in community building activities such as regular group meals and yard work. Cars are relegated to on-site parking lots, pedestrian trails connect the homes and environmental awareness is either mandated or encouraged” (Stella Lee).
“Disillusioned with a the once fondly held dream of suburban life, some people ....
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