Letters to the Editor: Amid this housing crisis, Ireland could really benefit from cohousing 

The State should should step up its engagement with sustainable and affordable cohousing solutions

Computer-generated images of homes at Knocknaheeny, Cork, one instance of co-housing in Ireland. Picture: Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance.

With Ireland in the midst of a severe housing shortage, the Government must be bold and brave and embrace creative solutions. One that deserves serious consideration is cohousing, an innovative, community-led model that is flourishing in countries like Britain, US, Netherlands, Denmark, and Canada.

In Denmark, the government and financial institutions are supporting the concept with favourable zoning laws and financing options.