Cohousing-L Mailing List: common work spaces

[Laura C. Johnson (lcjohns]

I am a Canadian sociologist interested in finding examples of common
workspaces incorporated into cohousing.  While current trends toward
telework and home-based work offer some distinct advantages -- social,
environmental, personal, etc. -- there are definite costs.  Social
isolation is one such risk that could be minimized in a shared work
facility.  Sharing equipment costs would seem another potential
advantage.  Do any existing or planned cohousing projects incorporate
common office or workshop or studio spaces?  I would welcome any
suggestions. Thanks. Laura Johnson.