as of Fall, 2008

Unofficially initiated between 1996-1998, Fortunity is an evolving vision and working model of an urban intentional community representing a core group of a few dozen independent individuals and businesses who live and/or work together in various ways. The communication and relationship between the people, businesses, and the structures in which they are housed is the essence of the vision. How individuals either independently or collectively solve the inherent problems associated with modern urban living is the challenge. Honesty, productivity, and creativity are the primary tools being used to achieve this goal, while personal integrity remains the foundation from which mutual trust and financial/emotional/spiritual growth can occur. Often humorously described as "unintentional" by its founder Jonah during the initial decade, it is also a community which is essentially wed to the principle of serendipity.

The vision is centered around a primary 15,000 sq. ft. commercial hub (The Fortune Building), with two residential houses a short 5 minute walk away (Dorchester Grove). Additional commercial and residential structures have been secured nearby, and an 8 acre “retreat” lies within an 8 minute drive. 15-20 units offer affordable short and long-term housing, office, classroom, meeting, retail, workshop, and performance space within 20,000+ sq. ft. A core group of 5-10 anchor tenants occupy much of the space mentioned above, and they are joined by a few dozen ‘extended core’ members who live and work from locations near and far within the community at large.