Triangle Area
Cohousing Communities
The Triangle – called by the IndyWeek “Ground Zero in the Cohousing Movement” – boasts 9 established cohousing communities and another in development.
Arcadia
Cohousing
Carrboro, NC
Arcadia is an intergenerational suburban cohousing community in Carrboro, established in 1994. Thirty-three families share sixteen acres, eleven of which are woods with a stream running through them. Families own their homes and lots, share ownership of the common house and grounds, and enjoy additional amenities such as a fenced garden, bike sheds, guest rooms and social events. We love to garden and to share the beauty of our neighborhood. Our Common House is located at 134 Circadian Way, Chapel Hill.
Bull City Commons
Cohousing
Durham, NC
We are an intentional cohousing community made up of folks of all ages from all over the country and beyond. What we have in common is a desire to be part of Durham, NC's vibrant urban scene and lead a lifestyle based on mutual support, shared resources, and a sustainable community. Our five-story building has 23 units.
Common Ground
Ecovillage
Mebane, NC
Common Ground is an intergenerational ecovillage in development based on a cooperative ownership model. Our vision is a world in which people live in justice, racial equity and harmony with each other and the land. Our plans are for a cluster of 28 dwellings, from attached one-room suites to two-story 3 bedroom houses as well as a common house and multiple shared community use buildings. Our 112 acres of land includes a substantial community farm, extensive woodlands, 4 miles of trails, a pond, creek, and wetlands. Our location, in rural Mebane, Orange County, just minutes from I-40, provides easy access to Chapel Hill, Durham and Greensboro.
Durham Central Park Cohousing
Durham, NC
One of the best things about Durham Coho is our location, adjacent to Durham Central Park downtown. We are proud of our award winning building, spectacular condos, and magnificent gardens, but our community is what makes us truly special. Our lively group includes artists, musicians, writers, scientists, academics, social workers and more. Most of us have worked and lived abroad and are avid travelers.
Elderberry Cohousing
Rougemont, NC
Elderberry Cohousing in Rougemont is an adult community of 18 townhomes on 10 acres, 30 minutes north of downtown Durham. We invite you to meet folks who can tell you about life in rural cohousing and show you our common house, hiking trails, gardens, woodshop, and our available home at 116 Elderberry Lane.
Eno Commons
Cohousing
Durham, NC
Eno Commons offers the opportunity to have both the privacy of your own home and yard, and the option of gathering with neighbors in the Commons House and community property. Natural areas offer beautiful spots for solitude or walks with friends. A neighborhood with people of all ages and abilities creates a sense of extended family. We believe that a neighborhood with a diversity of residents is a more vibrant place. We are accessible to people of all physical abilities: with the site plan, Commons House, and home designs all planned with accessibility and wheelchairs in mind. People of all ages, races, religious beliefs, and affectional preferences are invited to make Eno Commons their home.
Pacifica
Cohousing
Carrboro, NC
Pacifica is a cohousing community of about 100 people, founded in 2006 on four guiding principles: community, diversity, sustainability and affordability. Pacificans range from babies to seniors, living in 46 residences that are a mix of townhomes, detached houses and stacked condos. The site includes community gardens, bike sheds, a guest house and multi-purpose common house, all set in a wooded buffer zone on eight acres within one mile of downtown Carrboro.
For more information, email us at pacificaoutreachcommittee@gmail.com
Solterra
Cohousing
Durham, NC
Solterra is different from many cohousing communities. Homes are generally single family and were individually planned with specific interests of the owners in mind. Each house is accessible by car, and some have garages. There are 37 homes with another being planned. Each member owns a deeded lot as well as a share of the Common House and common land, which includes a playground, a large communal garden, and an enclosed dog park. Homes range in size from approximately 1300 s.f. to 3200 s.f. The Common House address is 98 Solterra Way.
Village Hearth Cohousing
Durham, NC
Village Hearth is an intentional community of 55+ LGBT folks and straight allies committed to "aging in place" on 15 wooded acres near Eno River walking trails. Beautifully designed accessible one-story homes clustered around a common house with delightful shared spaces. Email if you have any questions, villagehearthcohousing@gmail.com
Weaving Water Cohousing
Durham, NC
Weaving Water is creating a nature-focused cohousing community in Durham adjacent to Eno River State Park. Imagine living in a sustainably-built home within a multi-generational intentional community, surrounded by meadows and wooded trails, with common gardens and a common house with a sunset view.