Society

Once a fringe experiment, communal living is entering the mainstream. From multigenerational households to co-buying with friends, people are redefining independence in a collective effort to design – and afford – the homes they want.

In this new era of scarcity, richness is expressed through rituals, and abundance is found in regenerative pursuits and deeper connections. New codes of value are emerging around connection, care and human flourishing.

Urban regeneration in city centres is happening around the globe at pace; developers are looking to cultural, community and sustainable touchpoints to tap into future placemaking opportunities.