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This is Cohousing: The Cohousing Podcast

The Cohousing Company
Cohousing
Neighborhood Design
Community
Autism
Village Hearth Cohousing
Valley View Senior Homes
Stillwater, Oklahoma United States
Oakcreek Cohousing
Vancouver
University Of the Fraser Valley
Campus Communities
Housing Policy
Quimper Village
Affordable Housing
Non-Profit Housing
Port Townsend
Denmark
Boulder
Windsong Cohousing
Livewell Cohousing

THIS IS COHOUSING: The Cohousing Podcast, from The Cohousing Company and hosted by architect, author, and cohousing pioneer Charles Durrett. For nearly 40 years, Charles has explored how design and community can help us live more sustainably, affordably, and connected to one another. Through conversations with residents, organizers, architects, and developers, this podcast explores the ideas, hist... more

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What can a philosophy professor teach us after two decades of living in community? In this episode of This Is Cohousing, Charles Durrett sits down with Carl Hall — resident of Nevada City Cohousing and professor of philosophy for 34 years.Carl reflec... more

Quimper Village is about as elegant as the cohousing process gets. In this episode, host Charles Durrett sits down with founding members Carolyn and Jack Salmon to unpack how their senior cohousing community on Washington's Olympic Peninsula went fro... more

What happens to adults with autism when their parents can no longer care for them? It's one of the most urgent and overlooked housing crises of our time — and intentional community may be one of the most powerful answers. In this episode, host Charle... more

What if the secret to a thriving neighborhood was as simple as sharing a meal? In this episode, Charles sits down with Vesanto Melina — registered dietitian, author of over 15 books, and resident of Vancouver Cohousing — to explore how common meals b... more

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Recent Guests

Carolyn Salmon
Co-founder/participant in Quimper Village
Quimper Village, Port Townsend, WA
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 8 | Out of Denial, Into Community: Quimper Village with Carolyn & Jack Salmon
Jack Salmon
Co-founder/participant in Quimper Village
Quimper Village, Port Townsend, WA
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 8 | Out of Denial, Into Community: Quimper Village with Carolyn & Jack Salmon
Desiree Kameka Galloway
Director of the Autism Housing Network; lead consultant for neuro-inclusive housing solutions
Autism Housing Network
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 7 | Different, Not Less: Neuro-Inclusive Living with Desiree Kameka Galloway
Vesanto Melina
Dietitian and expert on plant-based nutrition in cohousing
Vancouver Cohousing (resident)
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 6 | How Common Meals Nourish Cohousing with Vesanto Melina
Margaret Roesch
Founding member of Village Hearth Cohousing community in Durham, NC
Village Hearth Cohousing
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 5 | Aging with Pride: Redefining Home for LGBTQ+ Elders with Margaret Roesch
Gary Morrison
CEO of the University of Fraser Valley's Property Trust (Campus Communities)
Campus Communities / University of Fraser Valley
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 4 | From Asphalt to Village: Reimagining the Modern Campus with Gary Morrison
Alan Carpenter
Co-founder and co-director of The Canadian Cohousing Network
The Canadian Cohousing Network
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 3 | From Home Builder to Community Maker
Pat Darlington
Resident and initiator of Oakcreek cohousing in Stillwater
Oakcreek Cohousing, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 2 | Building Belonging with Pat Darlington
Nazin Bagherynejad
Architect and researcher; member of AIA, LEED-certified; PhD in community engagement and leadership
Independent architect/designer with projects in North America and the Middle East
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 1 | Social Architecture of Affordable Housing

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Charles Durrett
Architect, author, and cohousing pioneer; facilitator of conversations on design, governance, and community development within cohousing projects.

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Apple Podcasts
#111
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#139
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#250
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#73
Belgium/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#135
Argentina/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#160
Norway/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#190
Brazil/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#239
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#242
Denmark/Arts/Design

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This is Cohousing | Ep 3 | From Home Builder to Community Maker
Q: What makes cohousing particularly appealing in Canada?
There is broad interest in alignment with a desire for connected communities, influenced by cultural and social factors, and a perceived gap between traditional development and the demand for walkable, supportive neighborhoods.
This is Cohousing | Ep 3 | From Home Builder to Community Maker
Q: How is Windsong different from traditional housing, and what role did group processes play in its development?
Windsong demonstrates shared space and collective maintenance, reducing individual burden; the group process was crucial to align visions, manage hiccups (like RV details), and create a sustainable, cooperative living model.
This is Cohousing | Ep 3 | From Home Builder to Community Maker
Q: What got you interested in cohousing?
Alan explains a personal journey beginning with a desire for connected community after an initially solitary, self-directed life; discovering cohousing in Vancouver and deciding to wind down his construction business to pursue a mission around inclusive, pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods.
This is Cohousing | Ep 4 | From Asphalt to Village: Reimagining the Modern Campus with Gary Morrison
Q: Gary, tell me more about your new projects.
Gary explains how he must deliver both the real estate scope and the community-building aspect, focusing on energizing campuses, adding mixed-use amenities, and creating a sense of belonging that keeps people on campus beyond class times.

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A thoughtful series focused on designing and living in intentional communities, with emphasis on cohousing as a practical solution for affordability, connection, and sustainability. Conversations span practical governance, architectural design, social dynamics, and policy implications, often grounded in real-world projects from senior housing and student-campus models to diverse LGBTQ+ communities. Notable recurring themes include affordable housing strategies, community governance, inclusive design, and scalable models that blend private living with shared spaces. The format tends to mix expert insight from architects and developers with resident experiences, offering listeners a clear view of how cohousing concepts translate into tangible... more

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