Cohousing-L Mailing List: evidence that cohousing is successful - awards, statistics

[Chris Gibbings (Chris.Gibbings]

Hi folks!
 
I'm trying to put together some arguments as to why my local council
(Brisbane, Australia) should be interested in and supportive of
cohousing. We do not yet have any cohousing communities in this city, or
even our state (Queensland) but there are plenty of people who are
keen.
 
The general statements that I've read about the benefits of cohousing.
However, I need some traditional evidence to back this up. Does anyone
have details of statistics or awards received in the areas of:
community safety
health
design
environment and sustainability
social capital
economics
...any other area I've forgotten
 
Many thanks and warm regards,
 
Chris Gibbings
Community Development Officer
Access and Equity Team
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
BRISBANE  QLD  4001
ph: 3403 4585
fx:  3403 4774
mob: 0408 722 930
e-mail:  chris.gibbings [at] brisbane.qld.gov.au
 
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that
matter" Martin Luther King


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