A cohousing community is a type of intentional community composed of private homes with full kitchens, supplemented by extensive common facilities. A cohousing community is planned, owned and managed by the residents, groups of people who want more interaction with their neighbours. Common facilities vary but usually include a large kitchen and dining room where residents can take turns cooking for the community. Other facilities may include a laundry, pool,child care facilities, offices, internet access, guest rooms, game room, TV room, tool room or a gym. Through spatial design and shared social and management activities, cohousing facilitates intergenerational interaction among neighbors, for the social and practical benefits. There are also economic and environmental benefits to sharing resources, space and items.
In cohousing there is a strong emphasis on creating community. Members cook and share meals in the Common House on one, two or more nights a week. Shared child care, gardening, and other activities, as well as shared governance all foster a sense of community. Generally, consensus is used as a means of decision-making. That is, the effort is made to hear all voices in the community, and to make major decisions only with the agreement of all members.
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| Florida | ||||
| Gaia Grove Ecovillage | near Gainesville | 92 | Own Site | |
| Gainesville Cohousing | Gainesville | Forming | ||
| PinellasCohousing | Clearwater | Forming | ||
| South Florida Cohousing | Delray Beach | Forming | ||
| Suncoast Cohousing | Tampa | Forming | ||
http://www.cohousing.org/
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