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Family Fun Day Draws Interest and Media

A recent Family Fun Day held by Gainesville Cohousing brought out an interested group of families and individuals wanting to know more about Florida’s first cohousing community. The event held Sunday, March 16, was a celebration of purchasing the 4.75 acres in northwest Gainesville that will be the home for our community. Attendees learned about the plan to build 24, eco-friendly homes and a community facility. They were also given the opportunity to go out Read more…

By Brooks Nelson, ago
Future site of Gainesville Cohousing

A Celebration for Gainesville Cohousing

Gainesville Cohousing is celebrating with a family fun day. The cause for this celebration is the recent purchase of 4.75 acres in northwest Gainesville – bringing the group one step closer to the reality of a cohousing community in Gainesville. The purchase will lead to a cooperative, sustainable and inter-generational community. The property is within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants, including Thornebrook Village, as well as an excellent school zone. The family fun Read more…

By Brooks Nelson, ago
Future site of Gainesville Cohousing

Land Purchased for Gainesville Cohousing Community

We’re one step closer. Gainesville Cohousing is excited to announce the closing on the property of the organization’s new home. The purchase of the 4.75-acre plot of land in northwest Gainesville was made on Feb.7. It will lead to a cooperative, sustainable and inter-generational community. The property is within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants, including Thornebrook Village, as well as an excellent school zone. Gainesville Cohousing is planning on having 24 new homes built in Read more…

By Brooks Nelson, ago

Welcome

Welcome to Gainesville Cohousing’s new website! We hope you enjoy all of the features that the new website has to offer. On our website you can learn about cohousing and the community we are building, as well as the people involved. Gainesville Cohousing is group of people dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment where residents treat each other and our common space with respect and care. We strive to create an atmosphere where residents can share in community Read more…

By Brooks Nelson, ago