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What Brings Us Joy: Chad Practices Meditation
Ready to get inspired? This month, we check in with Caddis Collaborative senior architect Chad Kipfer to learn what brings him joy. Hint: It’s got something to do with meditation.
What We’re Reading: Morgan Recommends “The Midnight Library”
Caddis Collaborative loves to read! This month, we check in with architectural associate Morgan Krasovich. She recommends Matt Haig’s novel The Midnight Library.
Welcome 6 of 6: Settling In: Living in Community the First Year
By the time new members have been in the community for a few months, they have received information about the community via several different modalities.
Welcome 5 of 6: Orientation: Living in Community the First Few Months
Once new members have had a chance to breathe, it’s time to schedule a live orientation.
Welcome 4 of 6: Welcome: Moving In
Now that the new members have moved in, it’s time to welcome them!
Welcome 3 of 6: Prologue: Committing to the Community But Not Yet Moved In
Once someone has purchased or signed a lease on a unit, it’s time to move forward with orientation.
Welcome 2 of 6: Pre-Prologue: Learning about the Community Before Purchasing
Successful orientation begins even before a unit goes on the market and then continues as the property goes up for sale and as potential buyers look at it.
Welcome 1 of 6: A Guide to Orienting New Members to Cohousing
Caddis Collaborative is delighted to share “Welcome to the Community,” a six-part series about how to attract and orient new members to cohousing communities. The series is written by Karin Hoskin, business manager at Caddis, former executive director of the Cohousing Association of the United States, and founding member of Wild Sage Cohousing
What We’re Reading: Bob Recommends “How to Change Your Mind”
Ready to get inspired? This month, we check in with Caddis senior architect Bob Wilson, whose current favorite book is Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind.
Co-Buying Real Estate: An Alternate Approach to Affordable Housing
Caddis Collaborative recently talked with Sarah Wells, broker associate and partner at Live Work Denver, about the firm’s efforts to advocate for co-buying models in Colorado. Sarah is a founder of Queen City Cooperative, and we are excited about her work to address financial barriers to home ownership and to find ways to build community and connection through housing.
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