Rachel Carson EcoVillage Info Session and Site Tour

Rachel Carson EcoVillage, a multi-generational cohousing neighborhood, now under construction in McCandless Township, is welcoming the public to learn more about cohousing. Rachel Carson EcoVillage will be offering an in-person open house on May 3rd from 2 - 4 pm at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA . The even begins with an informational slide show followed by a site tour. (Free parking available on site) Please register at https://tinyurl.com/rceopenhouse or via the link found at www.rachelcarsonecovillage.org or text 412-573-1927 Rachel Carson EcoVillage, with seven homes still available, welcomes new households who would like to live in an inclusive and caring community, committed to sustainable living practices. The EcoVillage is joining cohousing communities across the country to celebrate National Cohousing Open House Month, sponsored by the Cohousing Association of the U.S. For many reasons interest in cohousing has surged in recent years: - People are desiring a way to better foster connection and community. - Cohousing is democracy in action. - Cohousing communities are committed to sustainability. - Cohousing communities offer right-sized houses for all ages. Cohousing communities are intentional, collaborative housing developments that combine extensive common facilities with private homes to create resilient neighborhoods. Design features and neighborhood size (typically 20 – 40 homes) promote neighborly interactions and friendly relationships. Neighbors have as much privacy as they want, work collaboratively, and have opportunities to spend relaxing time together. Common property is managed and maintained by community members, providing more opportunities for growing relationships. Most cohousing communities are organized as townhouse developments with a condominium association; a few are organized as cooperatives. Cohousing is not a financial or legal model, but rather a descriptive term that shows the intent of these developments to cultivate a strong sense of community. Interest in cohousing has surged in recent years. While this trend is driven by baby boomers seeking a downsized, community-oriented and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, cohousing is gaining traction among millennials as they search for contemporary neighborhoods more conducive to raising children than isolating single-family homes. In the post-pandemic world, many more people are discovering the benefits of neighborhood-based support. Since the first cohousing community was completed in California thirty years ago, more than 180 communities have been established across the country, with twenty currently being built, and over 100 in formation. The Cohousing Association of the U.S. maintains a directory of cohousing communities. Background: Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights (currently under construction) is a homeownership community of 35 private homes and a Common House where residents can gather to share meals, attend activities, learn a new skill, and more. The entire development was designed to the highest standards of energy conservation, durability, and air quality, creating an 80% savings in energy usage. It is anticipated that onsite work will be completed in 2026.

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