Cohousing communities are residential living arrangements organized around common space, shared meals, and group activities. They are intended to recreate an 'old fashioned' sense of community.
Cohousing residents participate in the design and operation of their communities. Each household residence is self-contained, so members can balance their need for solitary time with the joy of group experiences.
Learn more about cohousing on a national scale at https://cohousing.org. And here's an article on a long-established and thriving cohousing group in Washington D.C.