Watch the Kick Off
The Rock Brook Cohousing kick-off event, featuring Charles Durrett as the presenter, serves as an engaging introduction to the concept of cohousing. As the architect who coined the term “cohousing” and brought the idea to America, Durrett draws on his extensive experience designing more than 55 cohousing communities to explain how these neighborhoods are intentionally designed to foster connection, sustainability, and collaboration among residents. The event highlights how Rocky Brook Cohousing aims to create a custom-built, resident-designed neighborhood that embodies these principles, offering a practical vision for building a resilient, community-oriented lifestyle in Hightstown
Rocky Brook Cohousing in the News
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Film
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: COHOUSING’S PROMISE
“In America, we have gotten really good at designing community out of the picture. It’s important that we get people back in a village-like setting where they know each other, they care about each other and they support each other…”. Explore the concept of cohousing through first-hand observations and interviews with residents in this 27 minute documentary about cohousing.
Articles
Does Co-Housing Provide a Path to Happiness for Modern Parents? | The New York Times
The Case for Cohousing: Where Responsibilities Are Shared And Life Is A Little Less Lonely | WBUR
‘We Need Each Other’: Seniors Are Drawn to New Housing Arrangements | The New York Times
Coming of Age in Cohousing | Curbed
How Cohousing Adds to the Collective Good | The Cohousing Company
There’s Community and Consensus. But It’s No Commune | The New York Times
Is a Cohousing Community for You? | Sacramento Parent Magazine