Cluster Cohousing Revisited

"Cluster Cohousing Revisited" is a comprehensive guide that explores innovative communal living projects that have emerged over the past five decades. At the center of the discussion is the Wandelmeent, the first cluster cohousing project in the Netherlands, which was initiated in the 1970s. This book provides an in-depth look at the history of Wandelmeent, which was realized through a participatory design process that actively involved future residents in the planning. The authors, Els de Jong and Dorit Fromm, highlight the unique design ideas that help residents create private, semi-private, and communal spaces. The book examines how these ideals are realized in the daily lives of current residents and offers a case study on how cohousing can strengthen community bonds, promote intergenerational diversity, and enable residents to manage their communal spaces while maintaining independence and privacy.