Perhaps one of the most famous groups in the world of co-ownership, the ‘Golden Girls’ of Port Perry are now considered the face of co-ownership in Ontario. As Ontario’s government pushes for alternative housing ideas to combat the housing crisis across the province, these four seniors came together and took advantage.
Located in the centre of Ottawa lies Ontario’s only completed cohousing community: Terra Firma. Terra Firma began in 1997 and is now home to 12 families. With a large common house and common garden, the residents of Terra Firma fully embrace their community and the true spirit of cohousing.
We have reached Step 4 in our series on the Steps to Co-Ownership. Previously, we have discussed how to find your partners and creating your group in Step 1, how to create a financial model in Step 2, and how to create house rules in Step 3. In Step 4, we will discuss everything surrounding a co-ownership legal agreement.
