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April 2025
We are honoured to receive the Silver Medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards in the category of Business Reference (Legal, How-To, Industry-Specific).
Since 2007, the Axiom Business Book Awards have honored the best business titles in more than 25 categories, shining a light on books that provide actionable insights, strategic guidance, and innovative perspectives for professionals at all levels. From leadership and management to entrepreneurship and personal finance, these awards recognize books that make a meaningful impact on the business world.
March 23, 2025
Ronaye (pictured) and Margaret joined Alastair Townsend at the "Getting Your Community Built Workshop" for the new Victoria Harbour Cohousing project.
Margaret and Ronaye are mentoring Alastair to support new cohousing project development in Victoria and Vancouver.
As Victoria Harbour Cohousing starts exploring potential sites, members recognize that what we've accomplished in two months, would take other groups two years (if they get this far at all).
October 24, 2024
Margaret joined Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington for a conversation about seniors cohousing.
August 13, 2024
Margaret joined Cynthia Tina from Community Finders for an episode of Blueprints for Belonging.
"Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities" is a monthly event where host Cynthia engages with innovative founders and experts in intentional communities. Each session is a deep dive into their experiences, challenges, and successes in community building, offering invaluable insights and practical advice for aspiring community creators. This series is an ideal platform for learning, sharing, and connecting with visionaries dedicated to cultivating sustainable and harmonious communal living.
August 1-4, 2024
Ronaye and Margaret had a wonderful time at the CohoUS national conference in Denver. From tours to sessions to conversations, it was invigorating!
July 25, 2024
While in Ontario, Margaret presented at a gathering hosted by Ottawa Cohousing. Over 70 people attended to learn more about:
how to create a culture of collaboration,
how the book can support cohousing professionals, and
how cohousing groups (and other community led housing groups!) can keep their dream moving forward.
March 10, 2024
Article in the Sooke News Mirror: "A new book by community housing experts Ronaye Matthew and Margaret Critchlow puts a modern spin on that concept by laying out the framework for how people, organizations, and municipalities can work together to create housing that meets long-term goals and needs."
"The authors are well known throughout Western Canada for their success in addressing the increasing demand for housing thatโs enjoyable, affordable, environmentally sustainable, and supports community connections for all ages."
March 2, 2024
Book launch party with colleagues and friends at Cranberry Commons in Burnaby, BC. A delight.
February 12, 2024 ๐ฃ
Details and registration opened for Cranberry Commons (Burnaby) and Harbourside Cohousing (Sooke) in-person book launch and signing events!
February 7, 2024 ๐
First reported sighting of Community Led Housing book in real life somewhere in BC, Canada.
February 6, 2024 ๐ฅ
Bestseller Tag Added on Amazon Canada. We're #1 in our niche!
January 2024
Both of us holding a small gift from our publishers, Page Two, to congratulate us for the publication of our Community Led Housing book!