National Geographic quotes Blais in article on cohousing communities
Joline Blais, a new media professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in the National Geographic article, “How these communities save energy — and time for what matters.” The article focused on the rising popularity of modern-day villages, known as cohousing, where people seek a greater connection with the environment and each other. Blais spoke about her work with Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage, a group of 36 homes set on a former dairy farm along the coast. “Most of us downsized our homes when we moved in,” said Blais, who lives in the Belfast village with her family. She said all the shared meals and resources contribute to even more savings.