Sept 2024. Oxford Cohousing is recruiting new members interested in working with us to create a new-build cohousing project on the Redbridge Land Fill site. We are already working in collaboration with Oxford City Council and OxPlace on the project.
It won’t happen for a few years yet, but now is the time to join if you want to shape what it will look like and how it will happen. If you are interested in finding out more, please email oxfordcohousing@gmail.com
What is Oxford CoHousing?
Oxford CoHousing is a group of people who wish to build and live in an intentional community. We hope to build a community of mixed dwellings and tenures, of between 20-40 units, for any age or stage of life, with shared facilities to encourage neighbourliness and mutual support (What is CoHousing).
The group was founded 10 years ago and consists of a core group – which is responsible for the day to day running of the organisation, and members and associate members.
We are a member of the UK Cohousing Network.
We want …
- at least 20 and up to 40 private homes of varying sizes, costs and tenure
- communal facilities which might include meeting, eating and work space
- homes to meet the needs of an intergenerational group and designed to Lifetime Homes standard and high spec eco dwelling
- facilities for gardens, allotments and working from home
- inclusive, mutual support, friendship and cooperation
- respect for the environment
- open and transparent communication and decision making
- sharing our time, space and facilities cooperation