Community Forge
40 Acres. Secured. Now we need the Blueprint.
Funding the design for a 40-acre cooperative micro-city sanctuary.
Safe, sustainable housing is a luxury for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and displaced families. Traditional development leaves residents as perpetual "tenants," paying for land and utilities they'll never own.
The current market offers no path to collective ownership or climate resilience for marginalized communities.
A Cooperative Micro-City on 40 acres in Conejos County, Colorado where residents are stewards of their own destiny.
The Greenstead Enclave: Worker-owned infrastructure, renewable energy sovereignty, and a fixed all-inclusive cost of $500/month.
Nestled in the beautiful Conejos County, Colorado, these images showcase the land we've secured and the natural beauty that surrounds it. This is more than just property—it's the foundation for a sustainable, cooperative community.
20 acres of above-ground resilience: Tiny home clusters, RV transitional housing, community gardens, and a 2-acre makerspace fabrication district.
This phase establishes immediate housing and a sustainable revenue model through a managed RV park and community-supported agriculture.
Timeline: 6-12 months after blueprint completion
20 acres of climate-resilient innovation: A groundbreaking subterranean village inspired by Whittier, Alaska.
Geothermal-stabilized living, industrial-scale snowmelt capture (1M+ gallons annually), and capacity for 800 sunlit underground units.
The "Downtown": Community healthcare, library, and trauma-informed crisis centers in a protected, energy-efficient environment.
We've secured the land (40 acres in Conejos County, Colorado). We've refined our concepts through internal design work. We have the developmental team ready.
The final hurdle: To qualify for the major state, federal, and philanthropic grants required for construction ($5M+), we need professional, stamped architectural and engineering plans.
Investors and grantmakers need to see buildable blueprints before they commit construction funds. Your donation directly purchases the professional expertise that transforms our vision into a fundable reality.
Your contribution directly purchases professional architectural hours, engineering consultations, and permit-ready drawings that unlock millions in construction funding.
We're seeking a Lead Professional Partner to translate our concepts into buildable reality. If you're moved by our mission of resilience and collective ownership, let's discuss a pro-bono or low-bono partnership.
We have the land. Help us draw the future.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to call home? We are now accepting applications for people interested in joining our vibrant community.
We're seeking individuals and families who share our vision of creating a cooperative and equitable sanctuary. If you're ready to be a part of this unique project, you can learn more and apply to join Community Forge. We're excited to hear from you and build the future together.
Apply to Join Our CommunityEven if you can't join or donate to the Greenstead Enclave, you can still support our broader mission and help create safe, sustainable communities.
We're building this from the ground up without corporate backing. We rely on collective power and professional partnership.
Conejos County, Colorado
Parcel ID: 556133100153
40 acres secured & controlled