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This is Cohousing: The Cohousing Podcast

The Cohousing Company
Cohousing
Neighborhood Design
Community
Autism
Community Meetings
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
Nevada City Cohousing
Affordable Housing
Non-Profit Housing
Port Townsend
Denmark
Boulder

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 does it take for a cohousing community to function at its fullest potential? In this episode, Charles Durrett sits down with educational learning consultant and facilitator Julia Jongkind, who has spent two decades living in cohousing, helping s... more

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 refle... 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

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Julia Jongkind
Cohousing resident and expert on structural processes in cohousing
Independent cohousing practitioner
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 10 | Rebooting Community: From Conflict to Connection with Julia Jongkind
Carl Hall
Retired professor of philosophy, resident of Nevada City Cohousing for 20 years
Nevada City Cohousing
Episode: This is Cohousing | Ep 9 | From Me to We: The Philosophy of Living in Community with Carl Hall
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

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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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This is Cohousing | Ep 9 | From Me to We: The Philosophy of Living in Community with Carl Hall
Q: What skills are essential for someone considering moving into cohousing?
Listening is primary, followed by the ability to read and understand communal needs, plus flexibility and willingness to consider alternatives and others' viewpoints.
This is Cohousing | Ep 9 | From Me to We: The Philosophy of Living in Community with Carl Hall
Q: How has cohousing affected your daily life and sense of belonging?
Carl describes becoming more attuned to others, valuing daily interactions, and recognizing the community as a space for mutual support and shared purpose beyond individual wants.
This is Cohousing | Ep 9 | From Me to We: The Philosophy of Living in Community with Carl Hall
Q: What were the major challenges in getting the project approved and built?
They faced political resistance from a preservationist outlook in the city and had to navigate a process beyond simple zoning compliance, engaging residents to lobby and support the project.
This is Cohousing | Ep 9 | From Me to We: The Philosophy of Living in Community with Carl Hall
Q: When and how did you first hear about Cohousing?
Carl recalls discovering cohousing in the early 90s after reading about the Commons and studying a book, which sparked their involvement and eventual move toward Nevada City Cohousing.
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.

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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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