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cohousingenUK
co·hous·ing C0464450 (kō′hou′zĭng)n. A living arrangement that combines private living quarters with common dining and activity areas in a community whose residents share in tasks such as childcare.cohousing (ˌkəʊˈhaʊzɪŋ) na type of housing with some shared facilitiesco•hous•ing (koʊˈhaʊ zɪŋ) n. 1. a cooperative living arrangement in which people build a cluster of single-family houses around a common building for shared meals, child care, guest rooms, etc. 2. the cluster of houses with the common building. [1980–85] CohousingenUK
CohousingDevelopment pattern in which multiple (typically 8–30) privately owned houses or housing units are clustered together with some commonly owned spaces, such as a common workshop or greenhouse. Automobiles are typically kept to the perimeter of the community, creating a protected area within the community where children can play. Usually, residents are closely involved in all aspects of the development, from site selection to financing and design. |