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Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Cohousing is an innovative form of housing that is characterized by the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources in a socially intentional culture of mutual support. While there are many benefits of cohousing, the growth of cohousing for seniors in Eastern Canada has been slow. We share findings from seven interviews conducted with key informants with a focus on barriers faced in their endeavors to establish cohousing communities. The results of this study are salient for those interested in developing cohousing and especially in locations where cohousing does not exist and outside of large urban centers.
Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Cohousing is an innovative form of housing that is characterized by the autonomy of private dwellings with the advantages of shared resources in a socially intentional culture of mutual support. While there are many benefits of cohousing, the growth of cohousing for seniors in Eastern Canada has been slow. We share findings from seven interviews conducted with key informants with a focus on barriers faced in their endeavors to establish cohousing communities. The results of this study are salient for those interested in developing cohousing and especially in locations where cohousing does not exist and outside of large urban centers.
Barriers Faced in the Establishment of Cohousing Communities for Older Adults in Eastern Canada
Weeks, Lori E. (author) / Bigonnesse, Catherine (author) / McInnis-Perry, Gloria (author) / Dupuis-Blanchard, Suzanne (author)
Journal of Aging and Environment ; 34 ; 70-85
2020-01-02
16 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Cohousing , aging , Canada , rural , small town
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