the Introduction to Cohousing & the Australian Context is now availiable

Preface

In the contemporary climate of housing affordability, social isolation and environmental concerns, the cohousing model seems to address all these issues and offers a housing alternative. Additionally, the existing literature suggests that residents living in cohousing communities improve their quality of life and well-being. However, the cohousing model is slow to develop as an alternative housing option in Australia. There are many factors contributing to cohousing remaining on the fringe of the culture of housing in Australia. The first aim of this paper is to present the reasons why, to date, only three cohousing communities have been established in Australia. The second aim is to integrate the existing literature on cohousing and incorporate input from leading figures in the cohousing field in Australia. My hope is that this review will become an introductory text for people with interest in the cohousing concept and that it will be used as a stepping stone for their journey into cohousing.

If you want to receive a copy send us an email to
sydneycohousing@gmail.com or 
gah.designgroup@gmail.com

The Blue Mountains Cohousing Kicks Off

Fantastic turn out for our Blue Mountains Initiative launch talk.

very diverse, nice and interesting people came to listen to our first talk

@ the Mid-Mountains Community Centre in Lawson.

we want to thank you for coming and sharing with us some of

your thoughts and we are very exited and optimistic about the 

future prospects of this initiative.

We are  looking forward for further collaboration with local groups such as cittaslow, PermacultureBM, TransitioningBM and others.

We would also like to thank Karen Ives Of BBMC, Mic and the

team @ MMCC and Paul of Cittaslow.

Cheers 

Gilo & Orit

Sep 25, Introduction to Cohousing Talk @ the Blue Mountains

Sep 12th is Sustainable House Day 2010 & Cohousing Talk

on Sunday Sep 12^th is Sustainable House Day 2010 you can have the opportunity to get a real-life look inside houses that have been designed, built or fitted out with sustainability in mind and talk to owners.

While you are in the North-Shore area and would also be interested in hearing about creating a sustainable neighbourhood,  join us for cup of tea, something to eat and a cohousing talk

this Sunday  2pm @ Currambena preshool 205 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove

the talk  usually last for an hour, and we will stay to answer any in depth questions.

http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/new-south-wales.php