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The Rebirth of Co-Living. Reborn for the ‘co’ Generation
Communal life is nothing new. Throughout history, housing has long been associated with both shared needs and a concentration of resources. Today, between population growth and increasing urban density and real estate prices, architects and urban planners are looking for alternatives to living together. These new models explore a range of spatial and formal configurations with a common vision of the future. As Eduardo Souza explains, the term “coliving” appeared in Denmark in the 1970s – originally under the name “cohousing”. The Sættedammen initiative, for example, consisted of 35 families living in private homes and sharing common spaces for socializing