Gratitude Ecovillage Forming urban ecovillage group in Northern Virginia (City of Alexandria)

Gratitude Ecovillage is a forming group of Virginia and out-of-state households seeking to live in a resilient and sustainable housing cooperative in the City of Alexandria. Our group’s aim is to design and build an urban ecovillage with cohousing elements such as shared communal spaces and regular activities. We envision 20 or so households (approximately 50 adults and their dependents based upon cohousing principles) living in a multifamily building comprised of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. Some of the units could be designated affordable rental units. Our core group has also discussed the potential set-aside of units for emancipated foster or formerly homeless youth.