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Gratitude Village
Embrace connection, diversity and sustainability in Colorado's newest Cohousing community.
Rooted in Gratitude
Growing in Community
Leading in Sustainability
Thriving in Affordability
Welcome to Gratitude Village Colorado
Our Values & Intent:
1. Community & Connection - Being part of a community is healthier for us – mentally, physically, emotionally and economically, and can be better for the planet through a smaller footprint, expansive green spaces and eco-friendly practices
2. Sustainability – The goal is for our homes to be Passive House certified and for the community buildings to be LEED certified plus we’ll have water-friendly, organic gardens, xeriscaped green spaces designed for Colorado living and the community will be Net Zero.
3. Affordability - At least one third to one half of the homes in the community will be subsidized either internally or through grants and partnerships so young people, first time home buyers and those on fixed incomes can afford to own a home. We envision three tiers of housing:
Tier 1 - Smaller apartments (700-800 sq ft) connected to the common house for first time home buyers, senior living or single person and small households and those wanting to be at the heart of the community
Tier 2 - Duplexes or flats (w/ 2 or 3 bedrooms, 900-1100 sq ft)
Tier 3 - Market rate single family homes or duplexes (1300-1500 sq ft).
This mix gives the community mobility within itself. Someone can start with an apartment and then buy up when their resources allow, or someone might start with a larger home and then downsize to an apartment in the future.
4. Diversity – The community embraces a wide range of incomes, ages, race & ethnic backgrounds, family structures and belief systems.
5. Nature – We will have as much green space as possible including a community commons, kids playground, garden spaces, playing fields, and a 2-7 acre dog park depending on the final acreage of land we purchase.
Our Mission
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Where Community Thrives in Affordable, Net Zero Living
To create a more connected, sustainable, equitable and healthy world through affordable, NetZero cohousing.
Our Vision
Develop an affordable, diverse, NetZero, multi-generational community of 24-48 homes on the west side of Denver.
Sustainable Community Living
Join us in creating a multi-generational, intentional community that values relationship, green-living, diversity, and affordability.
Nature Appreciation
Celebrate nature with like-minded individuals in our vibrant, net zero community focused on sustainability and green-living.
Connections Space
Engage with individuals from various backgrounds creating a rich community life & enjoy incredible shared facilities including an amazing Common House, gardens, greenhouse, maker space & more!
Establish new friends in a community that encourages diversity and is being built to be affordable to a wide array of income levels.
Affordability & Diversity
Community
What Is The Plan?
We are developing a cohousing community of 24-48 home units on the western side of Denver, Colorado (we are looking at land in unincorporated Jefferson County between Golden and Boulder currently).
We plan to create amazing shared areas starting with an incredible manor-house-style common house with a great kitchen and both indoor and outdoor dining areas where meals and other activities are shared several times a week. Other shared facilities will depend on the founding members' final vision and our budget but may include a laundry room, gym/yoga studio, theater, teen lounge/game room, library, craft room, shared workspace, guest rooms, swimming pool, hot tub, parking garages, gardens, greenhouse, playgrounds, dog park & dog wash, coffee bar, wine cellar, maker space, EV charging stations, sacred space, bee hives, wellness center, preschool, elder living, animal husbandry, limited commercial space and more! The only limits are our budget and our imaginations!
What Do We Need?
Explorers - Folks who are interested in learning more and being involved in the early stages of development. Cost to be an Explorer is $150/family
Founders - A founders group who want to co-create this vision together. Become an Explorer first, then as the project moves forward $5,000 initial investment. Deposit is applied to your home purchase.
Investors - People or organizations who want to see the community happen and want to make a return on their investment but don’t necessarily want to necessarily live in the community
Partners - Businesses and organizations such as contractors, solar companies, NGO's, etc. who want to participate in making this vision come true!
What Is The Cost to Get Involved?
Explorer Level: $150/family
Founder Level: $5000*/family
Investor Level: Contact us
Partner Level: Contact us
*Initial investment - will be applied towards the final cost of your home and reduces your final cost with an incentive discount.
Our community appreciates & respects nature, embraces connection, is focused on sustainability, supports each other and values diversity including individuals of all ages, professions, family structures, and ethnic, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds.
Estimated Timeline
This is our ideal timeline. It is not guaranteed as many circumstances can occur that could delay any phase, but this is what we are aiming for!
2025 - Continue forming the founders group and grow the community. Find partner organizations. Start design process as a group and host/attend a cohousing design workshop series.
2026 - Find and buy land. Continue design process. Finalize permits.
2027 - Finalize design. Start construction.
2028 - Move in!
Estimated Home and Project Costs:
Home Costs: Based on our current pro forma home costs are estimated as follows:
Apartments: $250-$550K
Townhomes, Duplexes and Single Family Homes: $350K-$1.1M
All prices include not only your personal living space with private kitchen and baths but also a prorated share of the community spaces and land.
Total Project Cost: $38-50M depending on the final cost of the land, the number of homes and other factors including shared facilities. Depending on the land we purchase (and our families' timeline) the community may be built in two phases of 14-24 homes.
Our Location
Gratitude Village is nestled along the Front Range of Colorado, near Denver, offering a serene environment for connection and sustainability while still having reasonable access to Denver International Airport and the amenities of a big city. We are in the process of finding and purchasing land (12-24 acres north of Golden or in west Arvada) so stay tuned!
Location
123 Nature Lane, Colorado
Read our articles and more on our substack: Notes From the Common House
