- Paperback: 291 pages
- Publisher: New Society Publishers; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Nov 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0865715173
- ISBN-13: 978-0865715172
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 19 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 907,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As pioneers in the development of cohousing in North America, Chris and Kelly ScottHanson offer individuals and new groups a wealth of information and practical hints on how the process work. The handbook covers every element that goes into the creation of a cohousing project, including group processes, land acquisition, finance and budgets, construction, development professionals, design consideration, permits, approvals and membership. This revised and updated edition includes an expanded marketing chapter as well as a foreword by Gifford Pinchot.
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Preparing for another edition. Need your input.
I am preparing to update The Cohousing Handbook to include specific information about the successful development of many new cohousing communities. I would like to hear from you regarding your cohousing development experiences. Especially helpful would be comments and recommendations about the first edition of the book.I look forward to hearing from you. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
I am preparing to update The Cohousing Handbook to include specific information about the successful development of many new cohousing communities. I would like to hear from you regarding your cohousing development experiences. Especially helpful would be comments and recommendations about the first edition of the book.I look forward to hearing from you. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chris Hanson has laid out for the reader a step by step guide to starting your own cohousing community. A must have for any cohouser, but definately not the first book you want to read to learn about the cohousing way of life. Durant and McCammant's excellent book fills that roll, just as this book fills it's intended role. If you are contemplating starting or joining an existing group, buy this book. It will guide you through the process step by step. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel, so we may as well learn from those who have paved that road for us!
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Cohousing in a box!
5 Jan 1999
Format:Paperback
Chris Hanson has laid out for the reader a step by step guide to starting your own cohousing community. A must have for any cohouser, but definately not the first book you want to read to learn about the cohousing way of life. Durant and McCammant's excellent book fills that roll, just as this book fills it's intended role. If you are contemplating starting or joining an existing group, buy this book. It will guide you through the process step by step. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel, so we may as well learn from those who have paved that road for us!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Cohousing
12 April 2005
Format:Paperback
If you're involved with cohousing, you need this book. It gives you all the knowledge and tools you need to be successful in building a cohousing community. The Cohousing Handbook provides guidance on everything from forming a group to land acquisition and construction to marketing and legal issues. It also provides clear steps to follow for each segment of the process along with forms, resources and sample documents. Why re-invent the wheel when it's all here for you to adapt for your own community?
The authors have been involved with dozens of cohousing communities across the country and have a deep understanding of what's involved at every step of the cohousing journey. Whether you currently live in or plan to live in cohousing, are an architect or developer or other professional working with a cohousing project, I wouldn't go to another cohousing meeting without The Cohousing Handbook in hand.
The authors have been involved with dozens of cohousing communities across the country and have a deep understanding of what's involved at every step of the cohousing journey. Whether you currently live in or plan to live in cohousing, are an architect or developer or other professional working with a cohousing project, I wouldn't go to another cohousing meeting without The Cohousing Handbook in hand.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Publishing a Book to Promote Consulting Services
27 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
As suggested by another reviewer, this book is actually little more than a thinly veiled advertisement for the professional consulting services of the author. Hey, if you've written a book you must be an authority! And worth enormous fees! Talk with people who have actually worked with them before plunking out the big bucks for their "services".
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