As cities navigate housing shortages, workforce mobility, and shifting lifestyles, coliving is increasingly discussed as part of the broader urban housing ecosystem.

Urban housing systems are under growing pressure to accommodate more mobile populations, changing work patterns, and new expectations around community and flexibility. Within this context, shared living models are gaining attention as an impactful solution to emerging housing needs.

While often discussed as a niche residential format, coliving is increasingly part of broader conversations about housing diversity, urban resilience, and the social fabric of cities. Developers, operators, planners, and researchers are exploring how these models interact with local neighbourhoods, labour markets, and existing housing supply.

This session looks at coliving from a city-scale perspective, examining how shared living formats are being integrated into wider urban ecosystems and what this may mean for future housing strategies.

What will be covered in this session?

• The role of shared living within the broader housing landscape
• How mobility, remote work, and demographic shifts influence housing demand
• Coliving’s interaction with neighbourhoods and local communities
• Perspectives from cities, developers, and operators across markets
• Approaches to understanding social and economic impact