Co-housing offers sustainable living opportunities and a sense of community

In a co-housing venture, people create an intentional community when they come together to buy, build or renovate a group of dwellings with shared amenities. Photo: AFP

Launched in Denmark in the late 1960s, co-housing is continuing to gain ground in many countries around the world.

Initially focused on the ideal of a stronger and more supportive community, the movement is now embracing environmental concerns.