From the hood to the woods.
We purchased 20 acres in Enfield, New York — 15 minutes west of downtown Ithaca. We’re proudly calling it The People’s Land.
- 20
- acres in Enfield, New York
- $1M
- campaign goal to bring the land to life
- 4
- tiny houses for land stewards and guests
A beacon for self-determination and cooperation.
A space that transcends traditional boundaries — and a testament to our commitment to cooperative growth, community resilience, and holistic well-being. We extend heartfelt gratitude to Chad and Tenah Dyer of Future Allies, whose partnership and love made this possible.
- Cooperatively owned transitional & long-term housing
- A healing & wellness retreat center
- Expansive farmland
- A dedicated education space
Eight steps to resource the land.
Repurposing, construction and enhancements that transform the land into a thriving space for NuLegacy’s vision.
Each segment is sized by its estimated cost. Select a step.
Step 1 of 8Leveling the land
Cost: $50,000 per acre
The first step in our journey involves leveling the ground! This foundational process is necessary for us to plan activities such as camping and repurposing vital structures for everyday use. Our goal is to level 3 acres of land immediately as a working base for tiny houses and hosting camping trips for our community.
- Level 3 acres (130,680 sq ft) immediately
- Level 5 acres (217,800 sq ft) in total
- Leveling 1,000–2,000 sq ft costs about $3,000 on average
- 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft ≈ $50,000 leveling cost
You can help by becoming a “Ground Breaker” donor and/or volunteer.
Every board raised is a skill learned.
Together we will build from the ground up. Through this process, the community trains in:
- Construction
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Land stewardship
- Farming
- Food justice
- Environmental justice
- Political education
- Land & community sovereignty
