Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Sharing Economy/Truly Capitalist

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

> On Oct 21, 2015, at 2:45 PM, Beverly Jones Redekop <beverly.jones.redekop 
> [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The rent for the four suites in this one "quad" unit is the same or more
> than rent would be for two 2-bedroom units, so there is no affordability
> advantage. I don't think they like sharing a kitchen with so many people,
> as many of them are adding kitchenette-type appliances to their private
> sitting areas. It has been occupied since 2010, but the private backyard is
> still in construction condition with no landscaping -- I think it’s harder
> for residents to define their sense of personal stewardship in this
> ambiguous space. It is just terribly rigid: our other homes can work
> interchangeably for singles, couples, or families, but the quad is
> trickier.

Again, I think this is related to the age and permanence of the residents. 
Designing for a college dorm for 18-22 year olds is different than for those 
who are in their first jobs and possibly new relationships. Or for singles in 
the 40-50 range. Or older. 

Lifestyle and age will affect this as much as personality.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org