PDX Commons in the news

Jim Swenson (center) meets with Lew Bowers (left) and developer Ben Kaiser (right) to discuss plans for their proposed cohousing community. (Randy Rasmussen/The Oregonian)

Thanks to Casey Parks of The Oregonian for her article on our project. It appeared on-line on OregonLive on November 7 and in the print edition November 20th. Next event, December 3 dessert at Lew and Sue’s.

More “Get Acquainted” Events coming

Part of Susan Fries’ amazing garden “Laughing Spirit.”

We’ve been very grateful for the turnout at our informational coffee shop sessions and have met some really interesting people. Now, more events are coming.  Next up, an evening dessert at the home of Lew Bowers and Susan Fries, 7:30pm Tuesday, December 3rd. Their triple lot garden home is at 1927 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212. Come on out and meet some of our group and others interested in adult-focused urban cohousing.

Katie McCamant promotes cohousing in Portland

Thanks to the 104 folks who came from far and wide to our event last night to hear cohousing pioneer Katie McCamant describe the joys of cohousing. Check the followup events at http://www.pdxcommons.com/events/