A Neighborhood Where You Belong
Because housing should be built on connection—not exclusion
What if finding a home wasn’t just about what you could afford—but about whether you felt like you truly belonged?
For too many families in Colorado, that kind of housing doesn’t exist yet. Prices keep rising. Availability keeps shrinking. And for Black, Brown, Indigenous, immigrant, disabled, and working-class households, the traditional path to homeownership often feels like it wasn’t designed with them in mind.
We’re changing that.
At Gratitude Village Colorado, we’re building something bold: a 56-home, multigenerational cohousing community on Denver’s west side. Designed for sustainability, affordability and shared connection, this is not just a new neighborhood—it’s a new way of thinking about home.
We’re using tools like community land trusts, deed restrictions, cooperative living and other non-traditional ownership models to make sure 30–50% of our homes will remain permanently affordable.
Not for five years. Not for one buyer.
Permanently.
So what is a community land trust?
It’s a model that separates ownership of the land from the ownership of the home.
That means residents purchase their home at a far more accessible price, while the land remains in trust—owned by the nonprofit. In exchange, homeowners agree to a resale formula that keeps the home affordable for the next buyer too.
It’s how we stop speculative pricing.
It’s how we protect generational wealth.
It’s how we break the cycle of displacement before it starts.
We’re also exploring shared equity models, rent-to-own pathways, and long-term leasing options—so that people at all financial stages can access the stability, dignity, and joy of Gratitude Village.
And this isn’t just about affordability. It’s about how we live together.
Cohousing: Shared by Design
In cohousing, residents have private homes—but share common spaces like a large, communal kitchen, dining area, guest suites, co-working spaces, gardens & greenhouse, and gathering rooms.
This model fosters connection without sacrificing privacy and creates a natural rhythm of support among neighbors.
It’s how communities used to function—before sprawl, isolation, and screen time took over. It’s also how we reduce our environmental footprint, share resources and build systems of care.
We’re not developers. We’re neighbors.
Gratitude Village isn’t being built by a for-profit developer—it’s being created by future residents, families, and founders who believe we need a better model for living.
We are single parents. Elders. People with disabilities. Couples of all backgrounds. Educators. Artists. Advocates. Dreamers.
And we’re building this for—and with—the community.
Where equity is built into the foundation
We’re not just designing for affordability.
We’re designing for racial equity.
For inclusion.
For interdependence.
For long-term stability.
For people who’ve historically been excluded from safe, sustainable, wealth-building neighborhoods.
That means centering BIPOC families, LGBTQ+ households, older adults, caregivers, immigrants and people with disabilities—not as an afterthought, but as co-creators of this new model.
Want to learn more?
On Wednesday, September 18, we’re hosting a very special event in Denver featuring Charles Durrett, the architect and author who coined the term “cohousing” and helped to introduce the model to the U.S. along with his partner, Kathryn McCamant.
He’ll be sharing stories from around the world, including from the successful neuroinclusive, ecovillage, Solheimar in Iceland, about how communities like ours are being developed to meet both housing and climate goals—and why now is the time to act.
Join us for snacks, stories and socializing with Chuck and the founders & future residents of Gratitude Village Colorado.
Event Details:
📍 Gather at Lakeside, Denver
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
🎟️ Reserve your seat here
If you believe housing should be a source of strength, not stress…
If you’re searching for a place to grow roots…
If you want to be part of a neighborhood built on equity, sustainability, and love…
We’d love to meet you.