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Welcome!

We have created our community to provide a warm, supportive neighborhood where kids can enjoy our common greenspace while the adults sit and chat, where common meals and frequent gatherings increase our feeling of extended family.

Cohousing — a new take on an age-old impulse — started in Denmark 30 years ago, came to the U.S. about 10 years ago, and is gaining enthusiasts in every state. Private home ownership along with shared common ground and facilities draws people who are looking for more connection, and the opportunity to share and to learn.

“These cooperative neighborhoods are one of the most promising solutions to many of today's most challenging social and environmental concerns,” says the Cohousing Network.

On this site you will find information on our community. Get to know our place by taking the virtual tour, and coming for a visit. If you are new to the co-housing concept, find out more information through our co-housing links.

Is there more you wish to know? Or do you want to meet us in person? Contact us via email, letter or phone — we'd be happy to talk with you!

Our History

Our origins are lost (to us) in the mists of antiquity. But here is the general timeline:

• 1992: a group known as Portlandia developed a statement of visions and values (essentially the same as the one we use today)
• 1995: Portlandia created an operating agreement and formed a limited liability corporation (LLC).
• Late Fall, 1995: The group changed its name to Cascadia Commons and filed its LLC application.
• 1996: Land search began.
• Spring 1997: Made offer on present site, hired architects and project manager.
• End of 1997: Completed site plan, approved our unit designs.
• August 1998: Purchased our site.
• March 20, 2000: Signed our construction loan and gave our contractor official notice to begin! A new chapter began.
• July 2000: Phase 1 (North side) completed. Six households moved in.
• May 2001: Phase 2 (South side & common house) completed.