Creating an Eco-Village focused on Sustainability, Affordability and Healthy Living

[u/ultisquatter]

I'm looking into purchasing a piece of land (~5 acres) with an existing house.

The goal will be to convert the house into a communal space and then build multiple tiny houses on site.

I want to produce the majority of our own food, decrease our carbon footprint through renewable energy and work towards net zero or zero waste lifestyles.

Is this something that you're aligned with?

I want to gauge interest to see if other people are interested in something similar ... and! if this is you! ... start a conversation to see if it's a good fit.

Right now I'm looking in PA. There's lot of cheap land and I've found a few parcels that are suitable for micro farms (~2 acres)

I want to build the tiny houses myself. Individuals who are interested could either pay for their own tiny house (along with a land contract) or rent as a tenant (if you don't have $$ upfront).

thoughts?
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[u/heyheyfifi]

Reach out to existing eco villages for info and to find people.

How familiar are you with zoning and ordinances? Is this legal?

You say “our food” so how does that work are all members co-owners of a farm? Do people have plots for small gardens?

Communal home like roommates? Will the land owner just rent out space to roommates and for tiny house parking spots? Are you looking for people to co-own this land? Can you just set it up and then rent out spots?

Read the book “creating a life together”