Why create an intentional community? There are many compelling reasons, from the need for social connection and enhanced well-being, to affordability and sustainability.

Social connection:

• antidote to loneliness and social isolation
• positive impact on health and well being

Pathway to homeownership:

• shortage of available/affordable ownership units
• decline of Philadelphia’s homeownership from58% [2006] to 53% [2019]
• 40% of Philadelphia households are cost-burdened in housing [2018]

Sustainability:

• reduced carbon footprint
• lower total cost of ownership

This PBS segment offers pertinent insights: