Co-Housing--A Growing Pocket Neighborhood Trend
A Growing Pocket Neighborhood Trend:
What is Co-Housing? Where are they in the MetroABQ?
From the book Pocket Neighborhoods, creating small-scale community in a large-scale world, author Ross Chaplin compiles & describes different types of pocket neighborhoods.
Many cohousing communities practice a sustainable/low impact style of living. Achieving a Net-Zero is the ultimate goal, which is producing enough energy (through solar panels or passive heating, for example) to offset all energy consumed.
Another important aspect of the cohousing experience includes the individual interests of the residents. One of my favorite people, Mary Zaremba, seen below in her private courtyard, lives in Acequia Jardn & loves it. She is a renowned local artist, always creating new & unique images (see the April Price Gallery's recent "Constructed Reality" show); an image of hers from opening night is below.
Being in proximity to other people who may share your hobbies also adds to the inclusive community feel. Hiking & biking, gardening, photography, yoga, art, theatre & movies, are just a few of the individual interests shared by many of the community members.
