As we explored how to create an intentional community here in the Tampa Bay Area., we agreed that we wanted:

To anticipate life changing needs and plan for them
To simplify our lives
To downsize our lives
To create a place where we can have a holistic quality of Life
To live in a community where we know our neighbors
To live with people who share values
To share our time, talent, and values with others.
To deepen our spiritual connections
To live close to Tampa, the USF area, and our church home to be able to participate in the many activities available there.
To create our own family.
To be able to age-in-place … but not to exclude young people… after all we were all young once upon a time.

What are Intentional or Co-housing Communities?

In our exploration we found that Co-housing Communities are just the kind of community we want to create. They are small-scale neighborhoods that provide a balance between personal privacy and community living amidst people who know and care about each other.

They are
• Co-owned – by their residents
• Co-designed – space use, operations, and architecture
• Co-responsible – members who self-govern and share funds and energy to maintain the community
• Co-evolve – as residents and their needs change

Here is a link to a short video that explains Co-housing:

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