A willingness to think and act for the good of the whole. Tolerance for different points of view. A willingness to work out conflicts and not hold grudges. An adventurous and courageous spirit. A generally social nature, but this is not strictly necessary.
Introverted individuals can also benefit from and contribute to a cohousing community.
They take a while to adjust. In fairness to the cohousing concept, most experts point out that once the projects are built, meeting schedules become less frentic. Still, meetings are at the heart of cohousing life. A cohousing unit is no bargain. Most cost what one would expect to pay for new housing in the area.