We are a growing, enthusiastic group of people who recently completed building a cohousing community in a lovely, older neighborhood of North Portland, Oregon. We are individuals, couples and families of varied backgrounds and ages - from a few months old to 70 plus - who live in a community where we know each other like extended family, while our personal needs for privacy and independence are honored.
We are very, very excited! WE ARE SETTLING IN!!! Almost half the community is now in residence. With more coming. And we have many more community members participating in our activities. Two-to-three community meals a week. Work parties. Informal gatherings. And more!
Come meet us! We are actively seeking new community members. We still have some homes available!
Part of the Daybreak community at our Ground blessing ceremony
Members of Daybreak Cohousing feel a sense of belonging—of community—that’s come from working together to make our dream a reality. We foster a supportive environment that allows us to live our personal and spiritual values. Because we care deeply about the environment, we incorporate environmentally sustainable practices in construction, our community, and in our day-to-day living.
Daybreak Cohousing is a dense, urban village with a physical design that encourages social interaction while respecting personal needs for private space. Our homes have most of the features of conventional homes, and we also enjoy extensive common facilities. Come meet us! We are actively seeking new community members. We still have some homes available. We invite you to attend our informal socials to get to know us and tour the community and homes. Socials are scheduled twice a month, the first Sunday and the third Thursday of the month. Dates are listed regularly on this website. You also can ask to be put on our mailing list for e-mail reminders of dates and locations. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Check out What is Cohousing? for general information.
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News Bulletins
Daybreak Past Events
We've got a lot happening almost every day. Go here to see recent pictures and short blurbs about what we've been up to.
KINK
On June 20, 2010, Speaking Freely with Mike Turner on KINK FM interviewed Kristin and Terri about cohousing and Daybreak.
NBC
On June 16, 2010, KUSA the Denver, Colorado NBC affiliate aired a story on Cohousing.
Earth Advantage Article
On June 3, 2010 Earth Advantage published an article about Cohousing with information about Daybreak on their website.
Daybreak Grand Opening Celebration
 Great Day! Portland City Councilwoman Amanda Fritz chatting with community member Chris. Stephanie Noll of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in the background. More pictures available here!
Photo courtesy of Thomas Le Ngo
Portland Bike Blog
Jonathan Maus posted this article about our recent Grand Opening with additional information from community member John about his decision to join the community.
BTA Blog
Stephanie Noll posted this article about our recent Grand Opening. She also spoke at the celebration.
Goodness Magazine
The February issue of Goodness Magazine features an article on Intentional Communities showcasing Daybreak and Penninsula Park, amongs others.
The Oregonian, Sunday Real Estate section
On August 9, 2009, Daybreak Cohousing was a featured cover article in The Oregonian, Sunday Homes and Rental section. Nice story and great pictures of the model home and Ken at a social and site tour.
The Oregonian
On May 28, 2009, The Oregonian inPortland section featured an article about Daybreak Cohousing community building.
Natural Home
The 2009 winter issue of Natural Home named Daybreak Cohousing one of the Top Ten Green Cohousing Developments.
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