More Co-Housing, Semi-Communal Living
Examples
Harbourside Cohousing in Sooke, B.C http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/seniors-who-want-to-age-in-place-make-case-for-cohousing-developments-1.3498599
http://fernwoodurbanvillage.ca/
http://www.dominionrocket.com/
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/b-c-seniors-build-a-new-way-to-age-in-place-1.3737140
http://www.metronews.ca/features/vancouver/vancouvering/2016/03/10/residents-move-in-to-first-vancovuer-cohousing-development.html
http://lightersideofrealestate.com/real-estate-life/cool-stuff/tiny-house-bestie-row
http://inhabitat.com/savvy-seniors-are-buying-tiny-homes-to-enjoy-their-golden-years-in-off-grid-style/
https://www.fastcompany.com/40420420/coliving-isnt-just-for-startups-a-giant-developer-is-building-upscale-dorms-for-adults “If you live in a new apartment building in Chicago, you might be more likely to spend a typical night downstairs at a mixology or bike repair class–or sitting with neighbors by a fire pit, watching your dogs run around the building’s dog park–than in your apartment watching Netflix.”
Adult dorms https://www.facebook.com/ATTNVideo/videos/1705060576465563/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
Let’s use design to help rebuild social trust and connections in urban housing. Check out the toolkit here: https://thehappycity.com/resources/happy-homes/
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