I only planned to live with my mom in her one-bedroom apartment for a year. Then, I got laid off.
Being laid off forced a return home, challenging adult independence but prompting mutual adjustments, intentional routines, and a strengthened mother-daughter bond.
Bridging the gap: How intergenerational living is combating senior isolation and the housing crisis
Intergenerational living presents a scalable and emotionally sustainable alternative. This model represents a necessary evolution in housing: one that is inclusive, emotionally aware, and economically sound.
The 112㎡-house accommodates six people across three generations, designed to foster relationships between a younger couple, their child, and the grandparents.
College students are getting new neighbors on campus: Their grandparents
Older adults are increasingly living in senior housing adjacent to college campuses, fostering interaction between demographics while providing new revenue streams for universities.