cohousing

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Charles Durrett introduced cohousing to the United States, coined the term cohousing, and is the winner of the 2001 United Nations Human Habitat Award, among others.

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  1. noun A living arrangement that combines private living quarters with common dining and activity areas in a community whose residents share in tasks such as childcare.

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  • Senior cohousing provides an unexpected answer for aging baby boomers wanting to retain freedom and mobility. —  YubaNet.com
  • Architect Charles Durrett has spent years working with cohousing concepts and is now sharing his knowledge with seniors, gerontologists and other professionals. —  YubaNet.com
  • Senior Cohousing Leaders workshop for Aging in Place, is being held April 20-24 in Boulder, Colorado at the award winning cohousing project, —  YubaNet.com
  • Attendees will gain thorough understanding of senior cohousing dynamics and leave this workshop prepared to facilitate senior cohousing projects through group formation and the development process. —  YubaNet.com
  • Senior Cohousing Leaders workshop examines the principles of aging in place set within a senior cohousing community. —  YubaNet.com
 

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