West Wind Harbour Cohousing, Sooke’s second cohousing community, is now under construction on the Sooke Harbour waterfront—just west of Mariners Village on Goodmere Road. The 34-unit cohousing community (strata-titled) will be ready for its residents in August 2020. The architect’s … Continue reading →
– article and photos submitted by Georgina Patko, Executive Director Connections Place, photo credit: various On Friday, January 11, West Wind Harbour Cohousing celebrated the groundbreaking of their exciting new development on Goodmere Road. With Shirley Alfonse of the T’souke Nation blessing … Continue reading →
If you’re a longtime reader of SPN, you’ll be very aware of the cohousing projects in Sooke; if you’re new to SPN, check out past article in the Related section below. Either way, here’s your opportunity to learn more about … Continue reading →
In case you missed it, CBC’s Sunday Edition shined a spotlight on the two cohousing projects in Sooke, Harbourside Cohousing and Westwind Harbour Cohousing. The success of cohousing in Sooke is remarkable: since the opening of the Harbourside project, their … Continue reading →
–From Tracy Giles I am a single woman in her mid-50s. I live alone due to divorce and am new to my area. In my tiny community, everyone keeps to themselves and it is extremely hard to make new friends; … Continue reading →
–Article and image submitted by Kitty Elton West Wind Harbour Cohousing, Sooke’s second cohousing community, will be located on the Sooke Harbour waterfront just west of Mariner’s Village on Goodmere Road. The image below of the northwest corner of the architect’s … Continue reading →
At Monday night’s Regular Council meeting, Council gave consideration to making way for Sooke’s second co-housing project. All Councillors were present. Ultimately (spoiler alert), everything passed, paving the way for Sooke’s second cohousing project to move forward. If you want the … Continue reading →
Have you ever dreamed of living with ocean and mountain views in a friendly community that cares enough to give you a hand if you are sick and leaves you alone when you want privacy? A place where you can … Continue reading →
–Odete Pinho A simple yet radical housing concept is growing in Sooke. People want to live in a caring and supportive community where they know their neighbours. Sounds great, but is that really possible? Where? And what does it look … Continue reading →
Sooke Has a Second Cohousing Development: West Wind Harbour Cohousing When you envision your life as you grow older, do you believe you will be doing the same things and interacting with the same people that you do now? If driving … Continue reading →
