Events

Interested in cohousing, Tomo House, living sustainably in Vancouver or want to know more? Join us Saturday March 25 from 10:30 – noon, for an info session over ZOOM.

Members of OUV will run through a presentation that provides a brief introduction to cohousing before going into some depth on our community and Tomo House.

In this presentation you will:

• Learn about our project on Main street and how the construction is going
• Learn the basics of cohousing including its benefits and advantages
• Meet the families involved in the community so far
• Hear about the remaining 4 units
• Learn about our shared common spaces

There will also be an opportunity to hear about the membership process to join OUV and to ask any questions you might have.

When: March 25, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: From the comfort of your home via ZOOM

To register or to find out more,  please send us an email.

If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that we want more community. Come get to know members of our community and learn more about our project and our remaining units on Saturday March 18 at the Garden Cafe at VanDusen Botanical Gardens from 10:30 am to noon. This informal gathering is an opportunity to come and meet a few members of our group and ask your cohousing questions.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

If we haven’t heard from you before, please also fill out a profile.

Members of OUV will run through a presentation that provides a brief introduction to cohousing before going into some depth on our community and Tomo House.

Our Urban Village cohousing is pleased to be offering our online information session for anyone curious about cohousing and interested in learning about our project. We’re on our last leg of construction with an expectant date of occupancy in early 2023 and are keen to find like minded folks for our four remaining units.

Our information session will introduce the concept of cohousing and explore the many benefits of living in such a community. There will also be an opportunity to hear about the membership process to join OUV and to ask any questions you might have.

When: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10:30 am – Noon
Where: From the comfort of your home using Zoom.
How: Send us an email to RSVP.

Come learn about our project!

Construction of our building is now in full swing and we have just 4 units left.

Curious about living with us? Join us on September 26 to learn about our project and how you can become a member. Our friends at Little Mountain Cohousing have generously lent us their space for our event.

Date: September 26, 2021
Time: Drop by anytime between 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 4985 Quebec Street, Vancouver

If you’re interested in cohousing, please drop by! Come meet the members of our community, learn about the development, explore which units might suit your needs, and find out the process for becoming a member of Our Urban Village.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP so we can know to expect you!

The safety of our community and visitors is important to us; please note that standard COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Proof of vaccination will be required and masks must be worn while inside (subject to any updates to PHO orders).

Days are getting a bit cooler, but OUV folks are still meeting at Quilchena Park to make the most of the weather before the rain begins. Come and ask your cohousing questions and learn about our project.

When: September 3, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway – near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

We’re growing into a tight-knit community, and we’d like to bring our next four households into the fray as soon as we can! If you’ve toyed with the idea of engaging: get to know us at a social event, a low-key way to see if the community might appeal to you.

When: August 20, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: 1068 West Broadway

Please RSVP to confirm attendance and get access information.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

This month we’re taking advantage of the nicer weather in Vancouver and meeting at Quilchena Park. We’re growing into a tight-knit community, and we’d like to bring our next four households into the fray as soon as we can! If you’ve toyed with the idea of engaging: get to know us at a social event, a low-key way to see if the community might appeal to you.

When: August 6, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway – near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.

Now that BC is in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 plan and the weather is glorious, we are meeting in person at Quilchena Park. We are growing our tight-knit community of 8 households and would love to find our final four. If you are interested in cohousing, have questions or simply want to meet us, come and join us at Quilchena park July 16. We will be located near the playground.

When: Jul 16, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: Quilchena Park – at 33rd Ave and the Arbutus Greenway –  near the playground.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ouvmembership@gmail.com.

If you are hesitant about meeting in person, we fully understand. Please feel free to reach out to us and we can chat over the phone, zoom or meet one on one safely distanced.