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Lagungarri is a Basque word that combines two fundamental concepts for our community:

• Lagun, meaning friend or companion.

• Garri, a suffix that can be translated as something that illuminates, helps, or fosters.

Together, Lagungarri is interpreted as "something or someone that fosters friendship or collaboration." This name reflects the values that guide our project: cooperation, mutual support, and building a community based on meaningful and supportive relationships.

At Lagungarri, we believe that living together is not just about sharing a physical space but also about creating a home where each person contributes and receives in balance, generating an environment where everyone can thrive.

The Lagungarri logo depicts two snails sheltered under the same roof, symbolizing the essential values of our community:

• The snail: Represents the independence and autonomy of each member, as, like snails, every person has their own "home." At Lagungarri, each resident has a private space that provides security and comfort.

• The shared roof: Symbolizes the spirit of collaboration and mutual support. Under this common roof, we create a space for living together, where sharing experiences, resources, and care is fundamental to the project.

The design also conveys calm, sustainability, and a connection to the natural environment—key aspects of Lagungarri's philosophy.

After three years of trying to establish this initiative in Vitoria without success due to a lack of suitable land, we considered two options: abandon the project or move to a nearby town. We chose Murgia for its privilegef sorroundings, comprehensive amenities, dynamism and excellent connections to Bilbao and Vitoria. It also has a public health center of Osakidetza and 24-hour ambulance service.

It is recommended but not essential. Registering will facilitate access to dependency support that may be offered by the provincial government or the local council.

Transitioning to community living can be a big change, and we understand if you don’t want to make a drastic shift in your lifestyle. Lagungarri’s goal is not to force you to change but to enrich your life so much that your only regret will be not joining sooner.

You can join meetings remotely. Technology allows us to include members who are not physically in Murgia, enabling them to participate in decisions and stay informed.

You can change your primary residence to Lagungarri at any time, as long as you remain a member and actively participate in the cooperative.

The shared services will foster social connections, leisure, and companionship. Planned facilities include multipurpose rooms, a gym, laundry, IT spaces, music rooms, game rooms, workshops, and more.

Optional services include dining, cleaning, laundry, ironing, personal care, and more.

The idea of "spending our final days" in our own home and cohousing community will only be possible if we have access to all necessary care, either in private residences or a designated area within the shared services building, appropriately equipped to address dependency challenges.

While leveraging public support we are entitled to, we will hire professionals to meet our needs, ensuring that care meets all quality standards. See the section on health and wellnes for more information.

Care and assistance services will be available based on individual needs, ensuring support without compromising autonomy. See the section on health and wellnes for details. sobre.

The cooperative will manage maintenance and shared services with either in-house staff or external companies. This includes gardens, cleaning of common areas, and general upkeep. Costs will be equitably shared among members through community fees.

Lagungarri will be a dynamic space where members can participate in activities organized by the community, such as workshops, classes, choirs, book clubs, film or current affairs forums, and sports in shared facilities. Programming will be defined collectively based on shared interests.

Independent adults aged 50 to 70 who share our vision our vision. We aim to maintain a balance of ages and genders to avoid becoming a retirement home.

Being retired is not a requirement, and active professionals are welcome. We will provide all the support needed to make life as enjoyable as possible. Our goal is for members to only regret not joining sooner.

No, to avoid conflicts and health issues such as allergies.

Lagungarri is supported by the Grupo Arrasate Taldea, experts in cooperative housing management.