Cohousing Development:
Is It Sustainable?

The answer is maybe. Most cohousing groups express an interest in addressing environmental concerns in the construction and operation of their community. But translating this interest into practical choices can be tricky, especially when it comes to the effects these choices may have on group members’ budgets and lifestyles. “People are notoriously unreliable,” says Bruce Coldham of the Northeast Cohousing Quarterly , “when it comes to making a choice between an environmentally sound product and 25% more living space.” He believes that most people would go for more space when given the opportunity.
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