Marin Cohousing – The Next Chapter: Retirement

Posted by bonnie on 21 August 2015

This presentation is offered by Marin Senior Cohousing, a forum for people 55+ interested in forming a cohousing development in Marin. Supported by a dedicated team of professionals, Marin Senior Cohousing is committed to laying the foundation for senior cohousing in Marin. We are actively screening potential cohousing sites in Marin County and other parts of the North Bay.

We also provide education and information on cohousing, and organize meet-ups, picnics, field trips and other events where people interested in cohousing can come together to have a good time, share ideas, and help lay the foundation for living in community.

The presentation will cover the following:

• What is cohousing?
• Features of cohousing
• Benefits of cohousing
• Who lives in cohousing?
• What is Marin Senior Cohousing?
• How to get involved

The demand for housing for people 55 and older, already unsatisfied, will swell in the next few years.  Millions of Baby Boomers will be looking to move into retirement housing. Many will be unable to find it — or afford it. The crunch is expected to be especially acute for people in the middle-income bracket, who are neither wealthy enough to afford upscale, amenity-rich retirement complexes, nor poor enough to qualify for scarce government-subsidized retirement housing.

Cohousing is a good alternative for many to consider. It combines the autonomy of private home ownership with the advantages of community living. It is a great option for seniors (+55 years) who want to age in place gracefully in a supportive environment.