Duluth Community Education

An overview of a multifamily housing model started in Denmark and brought to the United States in the late 1980’s. Cohousing combines a collaborative and cooperative community of private residences with common spaces, activities, and governance (no shared income). Examples in the U.S. will be discussed. Resources will be recommended for attendees to use as follow-up. This class is a Webinar format. Once you register you will be emailed the class content link. You can view the content at anytime. Please provide an email address when you register. There is an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom on Monday, March 20, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Follow up information will be sent in the confirmation email.

Learn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with private homes and common spaces, meals, governing, and activities. Cooperation, collaboration, sharing, access-friendly design, and, especially, caring for neighbors are the values of this age specific cohousing. Explore examples of senior communities. Discuss principles and practices. This class is a Webinar format. Once you register you will be emailed the class content link. You can view the content at anytime. Please provide an email address when you register. There is an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom on Monday, March 27, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Follow up information will be sent in the confirmation email.