Things are moving quickly at Bay State Commons (BSC)! We have cleared our last permitting hurdle, allowing us to demolish the vacant structure at 368 Pleasant Street, Malden, and have a February Read More

1. What is Bay State Commons? Bay State Commons is a group of people who want to live in a cohousing community together. We are working as our own developer, designing and Read More

Membership in Bay State Commons We have three levels of membership in BSC: Prospective, Associate, and Equity. Each level represents a greater commitment to the community. Prospective Members Anyone who wants to Read More

URBAN COHOUSING ASSOCIATES CHRIS SCOTTHANSON  is the author of The Cohousing Handbook, one of the key texts on the development of cohousing communities, and a partner in Urban Cohousing Associates. Urban Cohousing Read More