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Green Communities


Opportunities for better patterns of community growth, the protection of cultural, ecological, developmental, agricultural and recreational open space only occur if you plan for them. Haphazard planning results in poorly designed neighborhoods and sprawl.


Cohousing Partners (SiGBA Member)

CoHousing Partners works with future residents, to create socially vibrant and environmentally sustainable communities. Our clients are given the opportunity to envision, plan and create their very own neighborhoods, supported by the leading professionals in the field.

CoHousing Partners is a full service, real estate development firm specializing in cohousing in California. We partner with future residents to create neighborhoods that are socially vibrant and environmentally sustainable.

Our development team is the most experienced group of cohousing professionals outside of Denmark, having created dozens of successful communities. Our firm's principals have created and refined systems that allow us to partner with future residents to produce award-winning neighborhoods


Cohousing Partners
Cohousing Assoc of US
Cohousing communities combine the advantages of private homes with the benefits of more sustainable living, including shared common facilities and ongoing connections with neighbors. These intentional neighborhoods, created and managed by residents, offer an innovative solution to today's environmental and social challenges.


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Elder CoHousing Network
Elders are looking for ways to enjoy the company of friends in a supportive setting providing independent housing and the benefits of community. Medical research has found significant health benefits to having strong social ties.

Elder Cohousing Neighborhoods are a new housing model which offers pro-active adults, 55 and above, the opportunity to live interdependently and "age in community" within a close-knit group of neighbors.


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National Assoc of Housing Cooperatives (Cohousing)
The National Association of Housing Cooperatives is a nonprofit national federation of housing cooperatives, mutual housing associations, member associations, other resident-owned or controlled housing, professionals, organizations, and individuals interested in promoting the interests of cooperative housing communities. Incorporated in 1960, NAHC is the only national cooperative housing organization. Membership in NAHC provides many benefits.

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The New Rules Project
The Hometown Advantage

We've already worked with more than 100 communities to develop policies to nurture their locally-owned businesses. We are the go-to source for cities that are fighting against absentee owned, big box retail, fielding scores of questions each week from communities around the nation. Our resources can help you make your hometown character shine.


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