Sustainable development:
"...development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

–Brundtland Commission UNITED NATIONS, 1987

 

"It is important to emphasize that sustainability cannot be achieved á la carte... Interrelationshps must be respected in the framework of resource efficiency, community connections, social equity, economic success, and environmental stewardship must be addressed."

–ULI-The Urban Land Institute
Developing Sustainable Planned Communities

 

 

 

 

 

Growing Joyous, Sustainable Community

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ABOUT US: Our Projects

COHOUSING in Metropolitan MD/Northern VA

Next Steps towards Sustainable Community

Cohousing Collaborative, LLC is SEEKING PRO-ACTIVE, SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS ADULTS to join us in co-creating cohousing communities in Montgomery County, MD and Northern Virgina. 

NOW is the time to EXERCISE WISDOM. The economic crisis is a catalyst for change and doing what needs to be done. For those seeking life in sustainable community, NOW, more than ever, is the time to grow a strong social network and put social equity to work to solve the problems at hand as well as lay the foundation for the future.

NOW is the time to join focused discussions on a diverse range of topics of universal concern to all who seek a better quality of life and true sustainable community across all aspects: economic, environmental & social. Share YOUR wisdom with others, build trust, and gain knowledge needed to make informed decisions.

Cohousing Collaborative has released its option on the Hammer Hill site in Clarksburg, Maryland. However, we strongly believe that Clarksburg is a wonderful location for cohousing and treasure the people and businesses who welcomed us with warm and receptive hearts. Cohousing Collaborative will revisit development of cohousing in Clarksburg in the next 3-4 months. Meanwhile, we are transitioning the Clarksburg Cohousing MeetUp website as a place for any and all who are interested in cohousing to network and exchange ideas. We are also supporting a new MeetUp site for Mid Atlantic Cohousing, a regional non-profit cohousing organization and will be participating in their "Crucial Conversations" program. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming MeetUps!

Wisdom is not thinking. Wisdom is DOING.

see the first issue of forum, our e-newsletter!

in this issue:

Exercising Wisdom: Sustainable Economy, Environment & Society

Analysis: Economic Crisis + Cohousing

Highlights: 'Not Home Alone' Workshop with Dene Peterson

Call to Action: Crucial Conversations

 

 

ARCHIVE of Hammer Hill NEWSLETTERS:

Issue 4: Sept 2008
Issue 3: August 2008
Issue 2: July 2008
Issue 1: July 2008

 

Building joyous, sustainable communities

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Two of our principals have planned, designed, built, and live in cohousing...

Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill Cohousing
Vienna, Virginia


and have been involved in every aspect of development...

Takoma Village CohousingTakoma Village green
Takoma Village Cohousing
Washington, DC

marketing consultation and sales of cohousing communities throughout the eastern seaboard...

Eastern Village Cohousing
Eastern Village Cohousing
Silver Spring, MD

In addition, our principals have been involved in the development for HUNDREDS of planned communities, multi-family residential communities, institutional campuses, commercial, mixed-use , community/urban revitalization, recreational parks, environmental mitigation, and private residential projects across the USA and abroad.

 

If you are an individual or group seeking a cohousing community – Contact Us

 

Cohousing Collaborative, LLC is currently pursuing projects in the following market areas:

If you are seeking a developer partner, please - Tell us about YOU!

 

 

Building Smart / Building Sustainable

Our mission is to build “smart” and to build environmentally, economically, & socially sustainable communities.

Cohousing Collaborative, LLC actively seeks urban infill properties with potential for work-live and mixed-use developments within walkable or transit accessible distance from major job centers and amenities. 

Cohousing Collaborative, LLC also seeks opportunities for collaboration with universities and colleges for development of senior cohousing communities within or in close proximity to their campus.

If you have a candidate site, please Contact Us

 

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