• 1994 - Milagro began with four couples who met regularly to develop the vision of a group of families living by environmental and community principles.

• 1995 - While membership expanded, we developed a policy manual and committee structure, and began to search for land.
• 1996 - We began to meet weekly. We formed as a non-profit organization, and filed with the state of Arizona. We found land and purchased our 43-acre site in November.
• 1998 - The Tucson City Council approved the development of a community of 28 units with a cluster design.
• 1999 - Project managers were hired, and a new timeframe was adopted for our project - with a tentative move-in date of fall, 2000.
• 2000 - Construction financing was secured.
• 2001 - We held a groundbreaking ceremony and construction began.
• 2002 - After many obstacles and delays, the first member took up residence in April.
• 2003 - All our 28 homes were finally occupied in August. However, there still remains much work to do, both on our individual homes and on community developments.

Lessons Learned

• It can be done!
• It will take twice as long and cost twice as much.
• By the time you figure out what you're doing, the project is complete.
• If you want to learn more about Milagro and its triumphs and challenges, you are welcome to contact us at info1@milagrocohousing.org.