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Introduction to Cohousing and Ecovillages

Posted by Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) | 21 February 2009

Cohousing and ecovillages are a significant part of the solution to Australia's housing crisis, addressing the crucial issues of affordability, ecological impact and community building.

Cohousing and ecovillages are small, mainstream, residential projects facilitating and intentional way of living together and doing it better. They include the following features:


Distinctives of cohousing

Posted by Anthony Kidd | 28 February 2009
Cohousing began in Denmark in the early 1970s. People were looking for an environment with more community than the suburban neighbourhoods being offered at the time. It was a reaction to the suburban neighbourhoods we all know where each household lives on its own island, many people do not know their neighbours and the motor car is king.

 


Proposed legislative changes

Posted by Mark Snell | 24 February 2010
The NSW Government is currently reviewing two pieces of legislation relevant to owner-builder co-operatives: A proposed Cooperatives National Law and the Home Building Act.


Comment on the National Cooperatives Law is being accepted until this Friday, February 26. Comment on the Home Building Act is being accepted for a further three weeks, until March 19. Links to both proposals are listed under "Have your say" on the NSW Fair Trading website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.