We are a growing, enthusiastic group of people currently 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 0 years to 60 plus - who want to live in a community where we know each other like extended family, while our personal needs for privacy and independence are honored.
We are excited!
We closed on our construction loan on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Construction began on Thursday, August 21, 2008.
We expect the community to be living together in September 2009!
Come join us in Portland, Oregon. See our Construction blog.
See our Community blog.
Part of the Daybreak community at our Ground blessing ceremony
Although we’re not yet living at the site, members of Daybreak Cohousing feel a sense of belonging—of community—that’s come from working together to make our dream a reality. We are fostering a supportive environment that allows us to live our personal and spiritual values. Because we care deeply about the environment, we will incorporate environmentally sustainable practices in construction, our community, and in our day-to-day living. Daybreak Cohousing will be a dense, urban village with a physical design that encourages social interaction while respecting personal needs for private space. Our homes will have most of the features of conventional homes, and we will also be able to enjoy extensive common facilities. Come meet us! We are actively seeking new community members. We invite you to attend our informal socials to get to know us and learn more about our plans. Socials are scheduled twice a month in public and private settings, usually the first Sunday of the month and another day of the week near the middle of the month. Dates and locations 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
Green Living Journal Columbia River Pdx
The 2009 summer edition of Green Living features information about Daybreak's sustainable lifestyle and our upcoming socials and tours on page 8.
New York Times
On June 11, 2009, the NYT had a 'lovely' article about cohousing and the upcoming cohousing bus tours associated with the National Cohousing Conference.
Portland Daily Journal of Commerce
On June 5, 2009, DJC featured an article about Daybreak, the features of the project, and our June 6 Open House and Site Tour.
The Oregonian
On May 28, 2009, The Oregonian inPortland section featured an article about Daybreak Cohousing community building and our upcoming Site tour.
Portland Architecture - Rising at Daybreak
On May 25, 2009, Brian Libby commented on our upcoming June 6 Site tour on his Portland Architecture blog.
Overlook Views
The May/June 2009 issue of the Overlook Neighborhood Association newsletter includes an article about Daybreak coming to the neighborhood.
Build Local Alliance Award
On March 4, 2009, the Build Local Alliance awarded B&G Builders, our general contractors, their first Build Local Challenge project award for work on Daybreak Cohousing. They commented that "the project as a whole was just stellar."
Natural Home
The 2009 winter issue of Natural Home named Daybreak Cohousing one of the Top Ten Green Cohousing Developments.
Communities Magazine
The 2008/2009 winter issue of Communities magazine featured an article Potlucks: From Scarcity to Abundance by Ken Cameron-Bell about Daybreak, our passion for food, and how it brings us together.
Portland Mercury
On October 2, 2008, Cohousing, Daybreak, and a variety of Daybreak personalities were featured in the cover story, Hot Houses, Condos that don't suck. Very Mercury.
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