Knox Street Cohousing Project New Westminster, BC This innovative from of housing is unique in that it is developed by the future residents; all decisions are made by consensus and extensive common facilities are incorporated for the benefit of the residents. With the residents acting as the developer, they can base decisions on long term benefits as opposed to short term profits. The Knox Street Cohousing group has placed a significant emphasis on environmental features. These include: durable and healthy materials, energy efficiency, rainwater collection, edible landscape, recycling systems and composting facilities. During the process, the community becomes a close knit group in which the social community is formed long before the buildings are actually built. Back...