In Episode 75  a special guest, Gretchen, a kid who has lived in cohousing and is part of the forming community here in Houston, talks to Kelli Soika about the experience of moving into cohousing as young child and growing up in community. They look at aspects of how community shaped Gretchen's life as well as their family.  Listen in to find out more about our conversation.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events..Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 75  a special guest, Gretchen, a kid who has lived in cohousing and is part of the forming community here in Houston, talks to Kelli Soika about the experience of moving into cohousing as young child and growing up in community. They look at aspects of how community shaped Gretchen's life as well as their family.  Listen in to find out more about our conversation. For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a> , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 75: Cohousing From a Kid's Perspective

In Episode 74  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview Janet Murphy, member of Arboretum Cohousing in Madison, Wisconsin. Janet has lived there since everyone moved in 14 yrs ago this fall. It’s multigenerational, comprising 40 households, 90 people, about 20 children. .We talked about the car share program, called CoCar, that she spearheaded getting organized for her community. We try to cover all the topics others might be interested in asking about, such as:How did the program get startedWhat were the concerns, questions and inspirations for doing thisHow was it financed originallyWho participatesWhat about all the pesky details like reservations, paying for gas, maintenance, etc.How has the community benefited from this programHow car sharing promotes connections and sustainabilityIf you want to find out more, come to Madison August 26-28, to the National Cohousing Conference, where Janet will be giving a presentation on her car sharing program.Listen in to find out more about our conversation.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events..Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 74  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview Janet Murphy, member of <a href="http://arboretumcohousing.org/wordpress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arboretum Cohousing</a> in Madison, Wisconsin. Janet has lived there since everyone moved in 14 yrs ago this fall. It’s multigenerational, comprising 40 households, 90 people, about 20 children. . We talked about the car share program, called CoCar, that she spearheaded getting organized for her community.  We try to cover all the topics others might be interested in asking about, such as:<ul><li>How did the program get started</li><li>What were the concerns, questions and inspirations for doing this</li><li>How was it financed originally</li><li>Who participates</li><li>What about all the pesky details like reservations, paying for gas, maintenance, etc.</li><li>How has the community benefited from this program</li><li>How car sharing promotes connections and sustainability</li></ul>If you want to find out more, come to Madison August 26-28, to the <a href="https://www.cohousing.org/cohoevents/2022-madison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Cohousing Conference</a>, where Janet will be giving a presentation on her car sharing program.Listen in to find out more about our conversation. For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a> , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 74: Start a Car Share Program - with Janet Murphy

In Episode 73  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview Jim Leach, president of Wonderland Hill Development Company. He has led the company in developing over 20 cohousing communities in Colorado, California, Arizona, and Washington. He is a builder with over 50 years of experience in the design, construction and development of sustainable, planned neighborhoods.We talk about "building a custom neighborhood": How he first got involved in cohousing as a developer in the late 1980s.How they developed the first models for financing, co-designing and co-developing with the future community home ownersLearnings from developing cohousing projects over several decadesThe struggles that groups go through to complete and sustain a community project, andThe joys and rewards of how living in a cohousing community creates a more sustainable lifestyle than any of us could achieve on an individual basisListen in to find out more about our conversation.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events..Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 73  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview <a href="https://www.whdc.com/who-we-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Leach</a>, president of Wonderland Hill Development Company. He has led the company in developing over 20 cohousing communities in Colorado, California, Arizona, and Washington. He is a builder with over 50 years of experience in the design, construction and development of sustainable, planned neighborhoods. We talk about "building a custom neighborhood": <ul><li>How he first got involved in cohousing as a developer in the late 1980s.</li><li>How they developed the first models for financing, co-designing and co-developing with the future community home owners</li><li>Learnings from developing cohousing projects over several decades</li><li>The struggles that groups go through to complete and sustain a community project, and</li><li>The joys and rewards of how living in a cohousing community creates a more sustainable lifestyle than any of us could achieve on an individual basis</li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation. For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a> , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 73: Building a Custom Neighborhood - with Jim Leach

In Episode 72  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview Carolyn White, a member of our community and active participant on the Landscaping Team. We talk about: How their team is designing for connection and sustainability.How they are incorporating the principles of One Health The Landscaping mission that is guiding their planning: "Landscape Team will guide the CoHousing Houston community through planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscape features, plantings, and gardens to co-create an amazing greenspace for all."Listen in to find out more about our conversation.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events..Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 72  Lynn Morstead and Kelli Soika interview Carolyn White, a member of our community and active participant on the Landscaping Team. We talk about: <ul><li>How their team is designing for connection and sustainability.</li><li>How they are incorporating the principles of <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/basics/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Health</a> </li><li>The Landscaping mission that is guiding their planning: "Landscape Team will guide the CoHousing Houston community through planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscape features, plantings, and gardens to co-create an amazing greenspace for all."</li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation. For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a> , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 72: Landscaping for connection and sustainability

In Episode 71  Lynn Morstead interviews Darren Vandenberg, a recent joiner of a forming cohousing community in Melbourne, Australia, called Brougham Street CoHousing. He contacted us after listening to our podcast, so we invited him to join the conversation from across the globe. We talk about: How "caravanning" in Australia lead him to seek community in cohousingJoining an already formed groupMaintaining things until move-in date 2025!Group behavioral assumptions - theory vs. reality Project length and how it works against attracting families and younger members Modest personal house - Big Common House vs .....Listen in to find out more about our conversation.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 71  Lynn Morstead interviews Darren Vandenberg, a recent joiner of a forming cohousing community in Melbourne, Australia, called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/broughamcohousing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brougham Street CoHousing</a>. He contacted us after listening to our podcast, so we invited him to join the conversation from across the globe. We talk about: <ul><li>How "caravanning" in Australia lead him to seek community in cohousing</li><li>Joining an already formed group</li><li>Maintaining things until move-in date 2025!</li><li>Group behavioral assumptions - theory vs. reality </li><li>Project length and how it works against attracting families and younger members </li><li>Modest personal house - Big Common House vs .....</li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation. For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a> , or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 71: Cohousing “Down Under” with Darren Vandenberg

In Episode 70  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika interview Rachel Claret, one of the community's newer members. Rachel talks about her path to cohousing and the signals along the way that made it very clear to her that this was the right next move for her.Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 70  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika interview <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/rachel-claret" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Claret</a>, one of the community's newer members. Rachel talks about her path to cohousing and the signals along the way that made it very clear to her that this was the right next move for her.Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a> For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 70: Building the life you want with Rachel Claret

In Episode 69  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika hold a conversation about what life is like in a cohousing community over the summer months. Summer rites of passage (graduations, returning from college)Summer holidays from Memorial Day to July 4th to Labor DayLeaving your home for a longer tripActivities with kidsGardeningCelebrations and traditionsParticipating in other city and neighborhood activitiesListen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 69  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika hold a conversation about what life is like in a cohousing community over the summer months. <ul><li>Summer rites of passage (graduations, returning from college)</li><li>Summer holidays from Memorial Day to July 4th to Labor Day</li><li>Leaving your home for a longer trip</li><li>Activities with kids</li><li>Gardening</li><li>Celebrations and traditions</li><li>Participating in other city and neighborhood activities</li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a> For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 69: Summertime ... summertime ... summertime in cohousing

In Episode 68  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika hold a conversation about the paradigm shift in how we decide where to live. Cohousers prioritize community versus location or design, which is a novel concept here in Houston, Texas. They conclude that cohousing holds open the space of considering the value of community and people often tie this concept back to something they know and understand from their own experience. It’s not location, it’s not design, it’s the people.Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. ←Previous Episode

In Episode 68  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika hold a conversation about the paradigm shift in how we decide where to live. Cohousers prioritize community versus location or design, which is a novel concept here in Houston, Texas. They conclude that cohousing holds open the space of considering the value of community and people often tie this concept back to something they know and understand from their own experience. It’s not location, it’s not design, it’s the people.Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a> For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>. <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/podcast/episode/77662d41/episode-66-how-an-idea-becomes-an-agreement-using-consensus-process" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">←Previous Episode</a>

Episode 68: The paradox of choosing community vs. location / design

In Episode 67  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika continue their conversation about consensus decision making by bringing in an acknowledged expert, Laird Schaub, an author and coach whose involvement with the Foundation for Intentional Community has made him a leading expert in the field. The discussion begins with an explanation of cooperative culture and how it compares to a competitive environment and then they explore specific scenarios navigated by communities, including:Gathering information in a way that moves consensus forward,What happens when individuals listen and are heard,The roles of the facilitator and experienced members of the community,How to bring multi-modal information into a discussion,And more.This episode references Laird Schaub's courses, including: ONLINE: Consensus 201 for Cooperative Groups (LINK) ONLINE: The Art of Facilitation for Cooperative Groups (LINK)IN-PERSON: Cohousing 301 Intensive at the National Cohousing Assiciation's 2022 Conference which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin on August 26-28, 2022. For more information, visit Cohousing.org. Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 67  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika continue their conversation about consensus decision making by bringing in an acknowledged expert, Laird Schaub, an author and coach whose involvement with the Foundation for Intentional Community has made him a leading expert in the field.  The discussion begins with an explanation of cooperative culture and how it compares to a competitive environment and then they explore specific scenarios navigated by communities, including:<ul><li>Gathering information in a way that moves consensus forward,</li><li>What happens when individuals listen and are heard,</li><li>The roles of the facilitator and experienced members of the community,</li><li>How to bring multi-modal information into a discussion,</li><li>And more.</li></ul>This episode references Laird Schaub's courses, including: <ul><li>ONLINE: Consensus 201 for Cooperative Groups (<a href="https://www.ic.org/consensus201/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LINK</a>) </li><li>ONLINE: The Art of Facilitation for Cooperative Groups (<a href="https://www.ic.org/facilitation-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LINK</a>)</li><li>IN-PERSON: Cohousing 301 Intensive at the National Cohousing Assiciation's 2022 Conference which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin on August 26-28, 2022. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cohousing.org/cohoevents/2022-madison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cohousing.org. </a></li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a> For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 67: An interview with Laird Schaub, a seasoned consensus decision-making coach 

In Episode 66  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika talk about how an idea becomes an agreement using a consensus process. Broken down into 5 steps, Lynn and Kelli talk about how a small group and the plenary work together to find common ground. They cover:Step 1- Defining the case for actionStep 2- Collecting criteria and listening to the community.Step 3- Working out an agreement that meets the community's needs.Step 4- Coming to consensus.Step 5- Wrap it up Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.For more information about our project, please check out our website at www.cohousinghouston.com. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at info@cohousinghouston.com. 

In Episode 66  Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika talk about how an idea becomes an agreement using a consensus process. Broken down into 5 steps, Lynn and Kelli talk about how a small group and the plenary work together to find common ground. They cover:<ul><li>Step 1- Defining the case for action</li><li>Step 2- Collecting criteria and listening to the community.</li><li>Step 3- Working out an agreement that meets the community's needs.</li><li>Step 4- Coming to consensus.</li><li>Step 5- Wrap it up </li></ul>Listen in to find out more about our conversation, or register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cohousinghouston.com/events.</a> For more information about our project, please check out our website at <a href="https://www.cohousinghouston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>. Let us know if you have any comments or ideas by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@cohousinghouston.com">info@cohousinghouston.com</a>.

Episode 66: How an idea becomes an agreement using consensus process

Our members Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika get together Monday mornings to chat about cohousing topics. They reflect on a broad range of questions, observations, challenges and successes related to their forming cohousing community and the world around them. They are newbies to the podcasting world, refining their craft each week. Come along for the ride! They're fun and look forward to your comments. Lynn &amp; KelliFor more information on CoHousing Houston go to www.cohousinghouston.com

Our members Lynn Morstead &amp; Kelli Soika get together Monday mornings to chat about cohousing topics. They reflect on a broad range of questions, observations, challenges and successes related to their forming cohousing community and the world around them. They are newbies to the podcasting world, refining their craft each week. Come along for the ride! They're fun and look forward to your comments. Lynn &amp; KelliFor more information on CoHousing Houston go to <a href="http://www.cohousinghouston.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cohousinghouston.com</a>

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