Other Living Communities

Canadian Cohousing Network: showcasing cohousing communities across Canada: www.cohousing.ca 

Senior Women Living Together, an Ontario platform for women over 55 seeking to share accommodations: www.swlt.ca

Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada, not-for-profit housing for independent older adults: www.Abbeyfield.ca

Tiny Town Association – a not-for-profit that promotes the establishment of small, affordable modular homes. Check out their developing project in Odessa, Ontario: https://tinytownassociation.com/odessa-eco-village/

The Coop Village Chelsea – a 40-unit housing project in the Outaouais region, designed for new homeowners seeking a more collective and affordable path to homeownership. Information sessions and pre-sales activities are currently being organized – https://villagechelsea.coop/

PAL Ottawa – “Affordable Housing for Artists” is a non-profit organization building an intentional, arts-focused community that fosters creativity, connection, and mutual support. The building will include a mix of unit types, shared spaces, and dedicated gallery and performance areas, with an anticipated opening in September 2026 – https://palottawa.org/

Pinecrest Housing in Prince Edward County – affordable housing for seniors. https://www.pinecresthousing.org/

The Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC) has partnerships with hundreds of intentional communities around the world. FIC defines an intentional community as a group of people who have chosen to live together or share resources on the basis of common values. https://www.ic.org/foundation-for-intentional-community/

Read, Listen, and View

Community Led Housing, A Cohousing Development Approach, authors Ronaye Matthew and Margaret Critchlow https://www.communityledhousing.ca/ (Also available from Kingston Frontenac Public Library)

Creating Livable Communities – slide presentation

Housing Alternatives for Older Residents in Kingston, Ontario – report

CBC, The Current: Can Co-op Housing Help Canada’s Housing Crisis?

CBC podcast: Is Cohousing the Life Hack you’ve Been Looking For?