Communities in
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WOLF CREEK VILLAGE in Grass Valley, California, will complete the building of The Lodge for pro-active adults in the summer of 2012. The
Commons, an intergenerational community, will begin construction upon completion of The Lodge.
FRESNO COHOUSING is accepting new members : La
Querencia
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New Videos ~
A taste of cohousing - Privacy within the home and community on the doorstep.
Silver Sage Senior Cohousing 2007
Silver Sage Senior Cohousing 2009
Fresno Cohousing 2009 
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Cohousing Events ~
Cohousing Neighborhoods for Pro-active Adults
Pro-active adults are creating their own caring and supportve cohousing neighborhood in Grass Valley, CA. Wolf Creek Lodge cohousing is now being built and has only 6 homes left in this culturally rich location in a forested area along beautiful Wolf Creek. Meet them at their general meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Or if you are not able to meet them in Grass Valley, you can contact them for more information at 800-558-3775 or email info@wolfcreeklodge.org.
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A presentation on cohousing with Chuck Durrett and Katie McCamant in San Francisco
Tuesday, December 20 - 6:00
San Francisco Main Library
100 Larkin St - Hispanic/Latino Conference Room Lower Level.
"What would it be like to own your home in a thriving community, close to work and school?" Come and join others who would like to learn more about how to make cohousing happen in your area.
Chuck and Katie are credited with bringing cohousing, a European idea, to the U.S. They are the authors of "Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities", and have worked with over 50 cohousing communities to date.
Call Lauren for more information at 415-971-3089 Email Flyer
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Book Just Released ~
Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities by
Kathryn McCamant & Charles Durrett.
Introducing the new cohousing "bible" with many new North American case studies, design principles and sustainable design practices. More info on release events and how to order book. $32.95
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In the News ~
"Shared Meals and Lives"
New York Times
August 22, 2011
Faced with the usual options for senior housing and elder care, some older adults are inventing their own grassroots versions - do-it-yourself senior living that's friendlier, more autonomous and less expensive. See article
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"Older Adults Embrace the Cohousing Connection"
Sacramento Bee
July 11, 2011
Grass Valley's Wolf Creek Lodge, with 30 residences designed for older adults, is on track to open next summer. It will be be the country's fourth elder cohousing complex, but according to the Cohousing Association of the United States, another dozen are in the planning stages. See article
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The Los Angeles Times has published an article about Wolf Creek Lodge Cohousing in Grass Valley. The article describes the people and the process of building a dream community. It is a terrific article-- informative and interesting. read article
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The Sierra Nevada Deep Ecology Institute recently awarded their Green Architect Award for 2009 to McCamant & Durrett Architects. According to the Institute, "M&D's dedication to sustainable building practices & cohousing has been an inspiration worldwide, & the local community has benefited greatly from their commitment to providing this service locally."
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