Co-Living: Sharing Economy, Downsizing, Experiences

Will coronavirus catalyze a period of “de-urbanization” whereby social distancing becomes the cultural and social norm going forward? What does this mean for society and the real estate infrastructure that exists today?

For IRL Member Communities to be venture backable, they need to have a desire to build a big, fast-growing business that is anchored by, but not dependent on, thoughtfully-designed space to grow revenue. They should finance the space itself - at a minimum the buildout and security deposit costs, and at best, the full costs of the lease - through ma... See more

The unprecedented rise of urban dwellers living on their own challenges normative ideas about home and raises questions about how this change in social structure and lifestyle affects cities as a whole. While the causes of living alone seem apparent—shifting social values, the flexibilization of labour, new demographics, increased wealth, and chang... See more

The Danish version of cohousing is different from what people call co-living, sharing a single residence. It bridges the American dream of single-family home ownership with communalism, creating a neighborhood of private residences that share things like laundry facilities, community gardens, green spaces, and a common house where people gather and

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