Many folks touring our model unit are unfamiliar with the concept of cohousing. The Cohousing Association of the US's 'What is Cohousing?' video explains cohousing in less than three minutes. Unsure if cohousing is right for you? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Aw....

Grace Kim's cohousing TED Talk reveals the benefits of living in a community like Oak Park Commons, such as greater happiness and a longer life.
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Ever dreamed of planning & cultivating your own rooftop garden? How about with a dozen of your friends, who are also your neighbors? Our building's top floor offers this and more - outside seating, a children's playroom, a community kitchen and dining area, and a lounge with fireplace. Perfection!

Some exciting developments to the exterior of our building, including the installation of the balconies and the murals. Members are preparing to move in, starting in late-October. Interested in joining our community? Learn what units are still available here: oakparkcommons.com/our-building/

Interested in leaning more about cohousing and meeting some OPC members? Join us for our monthy get-together on Saturday, August 23, noon-2:30 p.m. at a member's house in Oak Park. Email info@oakparkcommons.com to RSVP and for location details.
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The value of intergenerational friendships have gotten more attention in recent years. Cohousing fosters them by providing common spaces & regular activities for members to spend time together.

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Here are some nice views from our building. It is on track to be completed in October 2025. There are still a some units left, so if you are looking for a new condo with built-in community, visit us at oakparkcommons.com for more info.

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Oak Park Commons members had a great time at the Oak Park 4th of July parade! They braved the rain to spread the word about our growing community. See you at the next one.

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Join Oak Park Commons at the Oak Park Independence Day Parade on Friday July 4 at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Ridgeland & Adams. March with us or watch us from the parade route. OPC members will meet at Cuyler and Adams at 9:30 a.m. Can't wait to see you there!

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We recently took part in Oak Park's annual A Day in Our Village. A big thanks to all of the folks who stopped by our booth!

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Join us for our next get-together at members Anne & Mary's home on Friday, May 23. Meet members, learn about our vision of cohousing, and what condo units are still available. See you there!
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Spring has sprung! Check out Visit Oak Park's best things to do outside in and around Oak Park. Interested in living in an intergenerational, sustainable, cohousing community with easy access to all of this? Drop us a line at info@oakparkcommons.com.
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Oak Park Commons is thrilled to take part in this year's National Cohousing Week event. Join us on Sunday, May 4, at 5:00 p.m. (CT) for a virtual open house. Meet members, and learn about the progress of our new building and our vibrant neighborhood.

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Are you a fan of great views & natural light? Located nine miles west of downtown Chicago, our Oak Park building offers both. Units have large windows & the building has a top floor common area with a terrace & garden. Projected move-in ready: fall 2025. oakparkcommons.com/our-building/

We love all the info on kids in cohousing from Cohousing Solutions. This page explains all of the ways young people can benefit from living in a cohousing environment, including feeling a sense of safety and learning the value of inclusion.
Check it out: www.cohousing-solutions.com/kids-in-coho...

Last month, Altierra Builders founder and OPC member Jonathan Shack gave local members a tour of our new building, currently in construction. Each day brings more progress and members are scheduled to move in this fall.
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Check out this episode of Fresh Air with journalist Derek Thompson. He discusses how we are in the midst of an anti-social century, one where we are siloed by technology. Looking for human connection & neighbors who are also your friends? Visit us @ oakparkcommons.com.

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Our new building, located at 839 Madison Street, in Oak Park, Illinois, is set to be completed in fall 2025. Our local and not so local members can't wait to move in! Curious about cohousing? Check out our site: oakparkcommons.com.

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