A Comprehensive Guide to Co-Living

Learn about all aspects of flexible living—social, legal, economic, and architectural—from the key players in the field.

Dive into the pages of this book and discover how to create new, multi-service shared living spaces that reinvent themselves to offer much more than just an investment opportunity. Explore how these flexible spaces provide a practical alternative to urban living while simultaneously fostering vibrant and supportive communities. Focusing on the social aspects, this book reveals how shared living can be an effective response to contemporary challenges, helping young people find a balance between independence and connection. This technical and legal guide examines the phenomenon of shared living from legal, urban planning, social, investment, and other perspectives. With a clear emphasis on regulation and urban planning, this work equips local governments with the tools to effectively manage shared living. It analyzes examples of cities that have implemented successful regulations, considering factors such as population density, security, quality of life, and the integration of shared living into the existing urban fabric. Furthermore, it addresses key topics such as taxation, management, sustainability, and promoting diversity in shared living. This book delves into the core of the shared living concept, analyzing its foundations from cooperative communities to the innovative business models that underpin it. Through inspiring stories, case studies, and expert interviews, it highlights how shared living goes beyond simply sharing space; it’s about building meaningful relationships, fostering collaboration, and transforming our perception of home.