If you look up a definition of co-housing, you will find something like this:
A community of private homes clustered around shared space. Homes have all the traditional amenities you would expect, including private kitchens, bathrooms and living space. The shared spaces typically include a kitchen and dining area, laundry, hobby rooms and recreational spaces. Neighbours decide for themselves how to use these spaces, and what sort of activities to have there: meals, film and TV sports evenings, parties and clubs of various kinds.
At its heart, co-housing is a place where residents choose their own balance of privacy and level of neighbourly engagement, cultivating a culture of sharing, caring, and a commitment to all. Research shows that a sense of community enhances and prolongs life. Co-housing developments are non-profit, and residents are empowered to take decisions based on a consensus of how the community operates. Wohnen+ Basel is committed to making this a reality.
Check out this YouTube video on a co-housing project in the north of England.
Learn about two co-housing communities in Stockholm: Fardknappen and K9