FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS
Neighbors commit to being part of a community for mutual benefit
Cohousing cultivates a culture of sharing and caring
Cluster housing and size (typically 20-40 homes) promote frequent interaction, close relationships, and regular interdependence.
BALANCING PRIVACY AND COMMUNITY
Designed for privacy as well as community
Residents choose their own level of engagement
PARTICIPATION
Decision making is participatory and often based on consensus
Self-management empowers residents, builds community, and saves money
SHARED VALUES
Cluster communities support residents in actualizing shared values
Typically adopt green approaches to living