Cooperative living provides many benefits, including shared ownership of the building and grounds. This means that there are several shared spaces available to each member. Common areas at Realife include three sun-rooms, a meeting room, an exercise room, a workshop, a coffee area, public bathrooms, laundry rooms, and comfortable reading areas on each floor. Cooperative living is made possible through the involvement of its members. Opportunities abound in any of Realife's many committees or its dedicated Board of Directors.