Cooperative housing in Moab, Utah.

Our Story

And the legacy of our iconic Moab house, the Fishbowl.

A fixture of the community

Several generations of locals have found affordable living space and community in this house, and there is a large network of Fishbowl “alumni” in town who were able to put down deep roots in this community thanks to the Fishbowl. Since we’ve lived here, the house has become a venue for mutual aid organizing meetings and social events, carrying on its reputation as a fixture of the local community.

Who we are

We are Katie, Emily, Laura, Rose, Cali, Cami, Sam, and Jacob, current and former residents of the Fishbowl. We’re each deeply rooted in the Moab community, and invested in building lives here and making this town a better place to live. You’ve seen us around at the Grand County Trails Department, Moonflower Co-op, Terrasophia Landscaping, Moab Community Childcare, and of course on the trails, at the crag and on the river. Several of us are volunteer organizers with Moab Mutual Aid, a grassroots community group that grows free food for neighbors and offers free community meals once a month. Essentially, we’re a group of people that love to call Moab home.

Curious how we actually buy the house and keep it affordable forever? Here’s how it works.