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Emma and Josh working with NextGen to interview conference attendees on their vision of the future of cohousing

Emma and Josh working with NextGen to interview conference attendees on their vision of the future of cohousing

Emma's Reflection on the 2019 Cohousing Conference

July 17, 2019

Community for the Health of It was my first time at a cohousing conference. After a few days of immersive conversations, passionate speeches, and informative tours, I am inspired to bring cohousing (and community oriented housing in its many forms) to a wider population. The conference reinforced the notion that cohousing has so much to offer, however most people who would benefit from living in cohousing don’t have access to these communities. As a member of the NextGen Initiative, it is our responsibility to eliminate as many of the barriers to entry as possible. The interviews that NextGen conducted at the conference strengthened my resolve to lend my voice to the building wave of momentum to make cohousing accessible to everyone.

National Cohousing Association

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Courtney Martin’s Keynote Speech

Courtney Martin’s Keynote Speech

Read more conference reflections here
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