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For this to work, they determined they would need at least 10 couples, with two younger couples.

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At this moment, they have two single men on board and eight of their 10 couples locked in.

One of their friends is an architect who is leading the charge on the size of land theyll need.

The group is now in the process of planning to purchase the land in the next year.

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Theyre researching cities that allow this sort of planned community in a variety of states.

Accounting for Healthcare

Theyve also thought ahead to their future healthcare situation.

Some unincorporated areas may only have one healthcare facility or a limited number of doctors nearby.

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They anticipate doing communal things together such as gardening, cooking and other forms of gathering.

Others may retire at different times over the coming years.

you gotta be able to count on them like you would be counting on a family member.

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She added that it helps to think of it as not just creating a community but a chosen family.

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