MICO (usually pronounced meeco) was formed in the early 2020s from the merging of two groups: one based around South Manchester and mainly made up of older people, and the other more generally Manchester based and made up of mostly younger people.
Early on, we decided that we wished to be an ‘umbrella’ group, recognising that not everyone wants to live in the same place and, importantly, that some places are not affordable to all.
We believe that this umbrella or federal type organization is a first in the UK cohousing ‘scene’.
It means that we remain dynamic, on the lookout for new potential members and sites, and able to share the experience, knowledge and contacts that are invaluable in supporting new co-housing communities to find a place to set up home.
We are therefore always ready to welcome new members from all walks of life who can commit to our Purpose, Vision and Values, and who are ready to work towards the foundation of new communities in any part of Greater Manchester.
If you want to make new friends and actively engage in our democratic procedures to found new mutually supportive and inclusive communities committed to low impact living please get in touch…