Senior Cohousing:
A Community Approach to Independent Living.

by Charles Durrett

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Senior Cohousing: A Community Approach to Independent Living. The Handbook, Charles Durrett (2005, Ten Speed Press). Cost $25 includes shipping

Senior cohousing is an entirely new way for seniors to house themselves with dignity, independence, safety, mutual concern and fun. This book provides a proven, phase-by-phase methodology for creating senior cohousing and an inside look at existing senior cohousing communities. This comprehensive book is for seniors, housing professionals, designers, and anyone seeking appropriate housing alternatives for today's dynamic seniors.

CoHousing: A Contemporary Approach To Housing Ourselves, Kathryn McCamant, Charles Durrett, and Ellen Hertzman (2004, Ten Speed Press). Cost $35 includes shipping

This book offers the history of the cohousing movement from Denmark to the United States. The updated and expanded 2nd edition documents the experiences of American cohousing communities, lessons learned and processes.