Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing Alternative -Reply

[William Dean (deanwi]

> CSpirito [at] mailbox.une.edu 
> wrote: > > I think the name/image problem has to do with the need for an
> > _INTENTIONAL- grouping of people. This implies to me that
> > people/families are SELECTED by some admissions group.  This is
> > already distasteful to me...

My impression is that one of the factors that distinguishes cohousing from
other forms of intentional community is its inclusiveness.  I understand
that if someone in a cohousing place moves out, the others have no say as
to who buys the house and moves in to replace them.  The only admissions
group would be mortgage lenders, and they are not cohousing residents.

Anyone out there who can tell me if my impression is accurate, otherwise,
or does it vary for different existing groups?

Bill Dean