I would like to talk about the concept of Coop housing. I live in a 16 apartment complex with a wonderful backyard that gives onto a wooded hill. It is quiet and peaceful. Yet there's absolutely no sense of community. People are extremely self-centred. Out of 16 only 4-5 people enjoy the yard in summertime and even then not at the same time. Many don't care about their neighbours and forget cooperation and collaboration which are the essence of Coop living. I arrived here in Dec of 2003,and the only outdoors communal event they ever had was in August of that year. We've never had another one. It's really a shame. I love my place, the peace and quiet - I just wish people would be friendlier. I lived 5 yrs in Ontario before moving here and lived those 5 yrs in a 15 story building where there was a great atmosphere and neighbours talked to each other at least. As a member of the board (as secretary) I am distressed about the situation.
On Dec 2, 2013 L.Lalancette wrote:
I would like to talk about the concept of Coop housing. I live in a 16 apartment complex with a wonderful backyard that gives onto a wooded hill. It is quiet and peaceful. Yet there's absolutely no sense of community. People are extremely self-centred. Out of 16 only 4-5 people enjoy the yard in summertime and even then not at the same time. Many don't care about their neighbours and forget cooperation and collaboration which are the essence of Coop living. I arrived here in Dec of 2003,and the only outdoors communal event they ever had was in August of that year. We've never had another one. It's really a shame. I love my place, the peace and quiet - I just wish people would be friendlier. I lived 5 yrs in Ontario before moving here and lived those 5 yrs in a 15 story building where there was a great atmosphere and neighbours talked to each other at least. As a member of the board (as secretary) I am distressed about the situation.