Though it is sometimes a long process arriving at an agreement we can all live with, group ownership of consensed decisions is the life-blood of our community. After guest questions, meetings end with a closing circle check to wrap things up, air any unresolved feelings, and generally give closure to our collective efforts . The bulk of the work is accomplished through committees. Committees meet on an as-needed basis and so wax and wane depending on the type of tasks facing the group as we proceed in the development process. Also acts as the steering committee working closely with Wonderland, our co-developer.
All members are welcome to attend committee meetings.
They are generally less structured than weekly business meetings and focus on specific tasks. The following are frequently asked questions and answers about Cohousing. Until people have experienced life in a cohousing community, they often have questions and concerns about the details of daily living. But once they have moved in, they find their concerns mitigated by the trust, respect and commitment neighbors feel for one another. In this atmosphere, long discussions of policy give way to human interaction.