Housing Researchers See Cultural Shift To Intergenerational Living

About the Article

What can housing look like when it brings generations together? This article from Harvard Graduate School of Design shares insights from Living Together by Design: Housing to Connect Generations, an event organized by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

It explores arrangements ranging from families sharing a home to intentional communities of people of different ages. Through examples and expert perspectives, it considers how design, policy, and cultural attitudes can make these housing options more accessible.

ALC Take

At Ageless Living Collaborative, we believe designing for aging includes creating opportunities to stay connected, contribute, and belong.

What stands out to us is the intention behind these housing models. Shared spaces and adaptable homes can make everyday connection easier while respecting privacy and independence. Older adults are active contributors to community life, bringing experience, relationships, and support to younger generations.

For those shaping housing, this is an invitation to consider how design supports relationships across ages. For individuals and families, it offers a starting point for imagining how—and with whom—they might want to live as their needs change.

Read the full article at Harvard Graduate School of Design →