Coop de solidarité

Cohabitat Village Vital

Coop de solidarité

Born from a desire to introduce cohousing as an innovative living environment for seniors in Quebec, Cohabitat Village VITAL is currently working on the development of a Business modelEach building project will offer a minimum of 24 rental housing units, as well as common areas for residents. The medium-term goal is to create a "seniors' village" in each of the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Lanaudière. The concept is intended to be adopted by other seniors' groups in Quebec.

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Launch of VITAL Newsletter

Cohabitat Village VITAL is committed to communicating with its members and also with those interested in Cohabitat and all that concerns co-housing. We have therefore decided to issue a newsletter, which will be sent to those who wish to stay informed about ‘co-housing’ news. The VITAL Newsletter will be issued on a monthly basis. Download the June 2026 edition

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About us

Cohabitat Village VITAL is a non-profit solidarity cooperative made up of user members (tenants) and supporting members who support the organization's mission. The board of directors also welcomes external members.

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'VITAL' values

Cohabitat Village VITAL welcomes you! Beyond the usual administrative criteria, anyone wishing to become a member is invited to adhere to a charter of values ​​including respect, kindness and solidarity.

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The Village Blog is a virtual exchange space for people interested in joining Cohabitat Village VITAL. The platform also aims to raise awareness about the merits of the Cohabitat concept, especially for seniors.

Quebec and the Holy Rules
Cohabitation or living together each in their own home

Village VITAL, always searching for the ideal environment

A Mission to Better Understand Cohabitation

Cohousing concept

Cohousing, or co-housing, which originated in
In Denmark in the late 1960s, the concept was initiated by families seeking an alternative to the isolation of traditional suburbs, combining privacy with shared spaces. Current circumstances are further encouraging this concept where everyone has their own home, but all share common spaces and services.

Cohousing in Québec

In Quebec, two cohousing projects have been built and a third, the Lachine Village in Montreal, will soon be completed. Four projects are currently under development: Nidazo in the Eastern Townships, Cohabitat Gaspé, La Friche and the Cohabitat Village VITAL, a solidarity cooperative in Lanaudière. A first project will be carried out shortly and will include 36 private rental units and a common house, the heart of the cohousing concept.