The Housing Solutions Partnership has formed a committee to explore cohousing/communal living solutions to address Kootenai County's housing crisis. The committee includes representatives from organizations familiar with various types of communal housing, including multi-person homes, transitional housing, rehabilitation facilities and more. The committee will review and discuss ordinances for consistency across local jurisdictions.
What is cohousing?
The Cohousing Association of America defines Cohousing as "an intentional, collaborative neighborhood that combines private homes with shared indoor and outdoor spaces designed to support an active and interdependent community life. Cohousing is not a financial or legal model, but rather a descriptive term that emphasizes the active participation of residents in everything from design to governance." Learn more at https://www.cohousing.org/
An example of a cohousing community can be found in Spokane. It was developed as an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space. Visit their website at https://www.spokanecohousing.com/
NOTE: This information may not yet be a fully available solution. This page will be updated as potential solutions are explored by the Housing Solutions Partnership Working Group and Advisory Group members, as well as legal counsel and other qualified review. Any solutions provided are subject to adoption and implementation by the respective end user. Community input is welcome. Please contact us if you have questions, suggestions, or feedback.
In this TED Talk, architect Grace Kim discusses cohousing, a way of living where people choose to share space with their neighbors, get to know them, and look after them.
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