{"title":"Charles Durrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Durrett’s works explore the innovative concept of cohousing, offering insightful guidance on creating and thriving in intentional communities. His books blend practical advice with thoughtful reflections on how shared living can enhance connection, independence, and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003epersonal development\u003c\/em\u003e and alternative living arrangements will find Durrett’s approach both inspiring and accessible, particularly within the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eself-help\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Any library strong in gerontology or social science and many a general lending library needs this. - James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Baby Boomer, I've joked for a few years that we'll all end up living communally again because Social Security will be broke...This is one of the better ways to envision it. - \u003ci\u003eSacramento Bee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how rich life is in youth and middle age, the elder years can bring on increasing isolation and loneliness as social connections lessen, especially if friends and family members move away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSenior cohousing fills a niche for this demographic—the healthy, educated, and proactive adults who want to live in a social and environmentally vibrant community. These seniors are already wanting to ward off the ageing process, so they are unlikely to want to live in assisted housing. Senior cohousing revolves around custom-built neighbourhoods organised by the seniors themselves to fit in with their real needs, wants, and aspirations for health, longevity, and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenior Cohousing\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to joining or creating a cohousing project, written by the US leader in the field. The author deals with all the psychological and logistical aspects of senior cohousing and addresses common concerns, fears, and misunderstandings. 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This book describes the consequential role that architecture and a healthy design process can play in the success of neighbourhoods, churches, towns, and more. It’s an inspiring collection of ideas that prioritise high-functioning neighbourhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book, the author draws on the success of hundreds of community-first projects to show readers how to design a project that addresses both timeless and modern challenges—from ageing to climate change and racism—in its architecture and urban design. 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