Gratitude Village Colorado

We are developing an affordable, NetZero cohousing community of 24-48 home units on the western side of Denver, Colorado (we are currently looking at land in unincorporated Jefferson County between Golden and Boulder). The purpose of Gratitude Village Inc. is to design, develop, and sustain a vibrant, inclusive, and eco-conscious cohousing community that fosters meaningful connections, addresses housing affordability, and champions sustainable living. Through innovative housing solutions, community-driven collaboration, and environmentally responsible practices, the community aims to create a model for living that enhances resident/member well-being, encourages creativity, cultivates gratitude, and inspires other communities to embrace equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
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!
Our Values and 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 (600-800 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.