About Us

CohoUS was founded in the 90’s focused on convening the US cohousing movement through National and Regional Cohousing Conferences. It also grew to convene the movement through a website featuring the US Cohousing Directory and Classifieds that has grown to 60k monthly page visits.

In recent years, this role as the primary convener for the cohousing movement in the US has evolved to include online programs including education and networking events.

During the COVID19 Pandemic, CohoUS grew its online programming to include a partnership program for individuals, professionals, existing and forming communities. Partnership provides more affordable access to programs and advertising, and was invaluable in helping keep the cohousing movement connected and resilient through the crisis of COVID19. Partners have also helped to inform how CohoUS can best serve the movement.

Feedback from partners indicates CohoUS stakeholders are wanting:

• More ways to engage with people in cohousing and adjacent movements
• Easier access and engagement with educational materials
• More in-depth trainings and coaching
• Ways to take action in increasing cohousing development and impacts such as sustainability, affordability, and diversity

We continue to expand our offerings through our learning platform called The Cohousing Institute.

Developed with the support of partner and member feedback, The Cohousing Institute includes:

• Discussion Forums connecting people in the cohousing movement
• A Learning Platform improving access to educational materials
• Training Programs offering in-depth learning and coaching
• Action Groups empowering coordinated advocacy and innovation

Each year we work with cohousing professionals and communitarians to provide new events and trainings on the topics most relevant to the cohousing community. We also continue working to incorporate our historical library of 200+ recordings of events, lectures, and webchats into the Cohousing Institute platform.