Marmalade Lane Co-Housing

Location: Cambridge, England

Co-housing is an intentional community, a group of people who get together to build their own houses. Marmalade Lane is a contemporary example of this concept and is notable for its sustainable and community-oriented approach to housing.

Characteristics of Marmalade Lane:

• Collaborative Living: Residents of Marmalade Lane actively participate in the decision-making and governance of the community. 
• Car-free space: All the parking is located on the periphery of the community, reducing car presence within the neighborhood and also fostering more pedestrian-friendly spaces
• Shared Responsibilities: Residents share various responsibilities within the community, which can include maintenance of common areas, gardening, cooking for communal meals, and decision-making in regular community meetings
• Private and Shared Spaces: While residents have their own private homes, they also share common facilities, including kitchens, where group dinners can be made, and a movie room.

Benefits of Co-housing:

• helps parents to not be socially isolated, creates an environment with neighbors, and creates an interconnected community where if there is a problem someone can be at your doorstep within a matter of minutes.
• a little bit of a sense of village life, where people chose to move and live here. 
• It provides many benefits for the elderly where being around people can help them both mentally and physically. 

Marmalade Lane Cohousing is an example of how cohousing communities aim to provide an alternative approach to traditional housing. This community emphasizes sustainability and a strong sense of belonging. It also serves as a model for sustainable urban development and can inspire other similar intentional communities looking to create more inclusive and environmentally responsible living environments.