Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: How to start and try cohousing for a young Peruvian family?

[Katie Henry (katie-henry]

Alexis Bellido wrote:

> I'm wondering, what other places in the US could be interesting 
> to explore from the cohousing point of view based on the priorities 
> listed in my original message?

It's hard to say. The U.S. is a very big country, and every area has its pro's 
and con's. 

Healthy way of living and natural healthy food? Sounds like California, but 
they have earthquakes. The other things you're looking for (good schools, 
affordability, hospitals and entertainment, good Internet, smart and 
interesting people) can be found across the country in hundreds of places. 
Maybe this summer you should take a road trip with the kids, see the country, 
and figure out what areas appeal to you the most. What kind of geography do you 
like? Would you rather be near the ocean, the mountains, the desert, or lush 
green areas? Do you enjoy being near NYC and do you go there often and take 
advantage of everything it has to offer? Or would you be just as happy in or 
near a smaller city, many of which have plenty to see and do but in a less 
overwhelming setting? How about weather? Would you rather live somewhere 
warmer? Or are you okay with northeastern winters?

The alternative -- buying a home in a community without ever having lived in 
the town or even the state -- seems risky to me, especially for someone who 
isn't from here.

Have you looked at the community directory on the cohousing.org 
site? http://www.cohousing.org/directory ;

Katie