Coliving on the Rise

While coliving has long been a trend in the rental housing arena, cohousing and home sharing are growing in popularity. While often similar in structure to traditional subdivision developments, cohousing communities feature novel ownership structures that improve affordability and access for people who may otherwise be unable to purchase a property on their own.

With the influx of empty commercial office spaces, this could be a solution to filling them while also closing the housing gap. Planners should be prepared for the zoning and land use impacts of coliving, cohousing, and cohabitation.