Communities in
Development

WOLF CREEK VILLAGE in Grass Valley, California has two great cohousing communities to consider: The Commons and The Lodge for Active Adults

FRESNO COHOUSING has completed construction & is accepting new members : La Querencia

Cohousing Events

July 9th Presentation and Book Signing in Sacramento, CA- NEW! The Senior Cohousing Handbook - A Community Approach to Independent Living 2nd edition, by Chuck Durrett. Chuck has designed dozens of these unique neighborhoods across the country. Read his book to learn how seniors can custom-build their neighborhood to fit their needs & aspirations. This presentation is at Time Tested Books, 1114 21st St, Sacramento, CA, 916-447-5696. Click here for the schedule for Chuck's book tour. You can purchase the book at New Society Publishers

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In the News

USA Today Article - Seniors at Home in Cohousing See article

The Sierra Nevada Deep Ecology Institute recently awarded their Greeen 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 commnity has benefited greatly from their commitment to providing this service locally."

Fresno Cohousing / La Querencia has received the City's Award for Excellence as an outstanding sustainable infill project. As the first residential development to go through the Fresno Green program, the City recognized its design which playfully quotes the vernacular architecture of the region in both the residential units as well as in its community buildings. The community was designed by McCamant & Durrett Architects.

McCamant & Durrett Architects wins a second national design award. Chuck Durrett keeps racking up the design awards, this time for Silver Sage Senior Cohousing in Boulder, Colorado. read article

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