*** BOOKS ***

CoHousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves
   by Catherine McCamant & Charles Durrett
   publisher Ten Speed Press  1994

This new revised edition provides a complete overview of the cohousing
development process in both Europe and North America. It gives detailed
descriptions of a variety of cohousing projects including 5 in the United
States. This is the bible for cohousers.


Collaborative Communities: Cohousing, Central Living, & Other New Forms of
Housing with Shared Facilities
   by Dorit Fromm
   publisher Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1991

A great survey of various shared housing types.


*** Magazines ***

CoHousing: Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves
   The Journal of the CoHousing Network

This quarterly journal is an excellent source of current news and
information about cohousing in North America. Contributers are cohousing
residents and consultants from all over North America. Each issue includes
a 4 page regional insert focusing on cohousing in one of 8 areas of North
America. Subscriptions are available for $35 from the BC Cohousing Network
in Surrey. Make cheques payable to The Cohousing Network, BC Chapter and
mail to 16580 - 78a Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 7V3