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Rocky Brook Cohousing Kick-Off
May 15 • 6:30 pm
Free
Rocky Brook Cohousing, a new community initiative, is set to launch with its first public meeting on May 15th, 2025. This innovative housing concept aims to create a new community-oriented neighborhood in Hightstown, New Jersey.
Rocky Brook Cohousing will be a custom-built neighborhood co-designed by its residents with a focus on fostering community. The project draws inspiration from successful cohousing models across North America and Europe, which have shown to enhance quality of life and promote sustainable living.
The May 15th kick-off event provides an opportunity for interested individuals and families to learn more about the cohousing concept and the specific plans for Rocky Brook Cohousing. The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown. Charles Durrett, who coined the term “cohousing,” brought the idea to America, and has designed over 50 cohousing developments, will be leading the presentation.
Cohousing has surged nationally in recent years, due to many reasons:
- People are seeking ways to foster connection and community
- Cohousing is democracy in action
- Cohousing communities are committed to sustainability
- Cohousing communities address the change in household demographics
- Cohousing gives residents a balance between privacy and community.
Cohousing communities are collaborative housing developments that combine extensive common facilities with private homes to create resilient, successful, and functional neighborhoods. Design features and neighborhood size (typically 20 – 30 homes) promote frequent interactions and close relationships. Neighbors play together, cook for one another, share tools and work collaboratively. Common property is managed and maintained by community members, providing more opportunities for growing relationships.
Rocky Brook Cohousing hopes to see you at the Kick-Off event! For more information about the project or to express interest, please visit https://rockybrookcohousing.org/ or email rockybrookcohousing@gmail.com.