Coliving
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A Brief History
A Brief History
For most of human history, people have lived communally. Hunter-gatherers, medieval houses, and immigrants lived in large camps and shared homes, depending on each other for food, childcare, and a sense of community. Coliving, though considered a relatively new concept, has its roots in this archaic and basic human tendency.
Evolution of Coliving
Evolution of Coliving
(Adapted from Christina Yoh, 2018)
Hunters-Gatherer Period
Hunters-Gatherer Period
Back then, there was no division between social and private life. Humans agglomerated around natural features and were dependent on each other for their livelihoods. Gathering around a single fire and under one roof, cooking meals for multiple families was the most ancient way people organized community and ensured survival.
Medieval Period
Medieval Period
Even throughout the Medieval era, people lived in communal households. A diverse community of townspeople, widows, orphans, unrelated elders, servants, friends, and assorted relatives lived together. Because of this, homes stayed less permanent and more in common spaces.
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
This was the period of British-rule in India. Industrialization meant people (mostly men) left home to go to work and commuted to factories. Joint families prevailed as people felt the need for a community of friends, family, and neighbors. Workers and Soldiers used to live in "Chamris" or boarding houses.
Modern Era
Modern Era
Colonialism imposed Western concepts of Urban Planning slowly nuclear families living in apartments and independent homes become the norm. Even within apartments special emphasis was given to communal spaces such as shared balconies / courtyards.
The Coliving Era
The Coliving Era
The biggest driving force behind the rising popularity of co-living spaces are the young renters moving to new cities for job prospects who are looking to meet and connect with new people. Coliving thrives through apps that match strangers based on preferences. Additionally, an evolving digital economy, rapid urbanisation and the changing mindset of its growing millennials will continue to ensure that the shared economy is "poised for an exciting growth story in India." (FICCI, 2019)
Why did coliving become a viral trend?
Why did coliving become a viral trend?
The rental market in the country boycotts single women and men. It is becoming increasingly difficult for single people to find homes in metros which offer the highest job opportunities. Coliving directly addresses this issues by targeting these distressed millennial renters and hence had gained traction in recent years.
Single Women cannot find homes in India's biggest metro - Mumbai.
Bachelors cannot find homes in India's biggest metro - Mumbai.
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