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I think people have forgotten about all the things learned from cohousing. I once lived in a condo complex originally designed to be cohousing and I knew lots a
by MrTonyD 8y ago
I think people have forgotten about all the things learned from cohousing. I once lived in a condo complex originally designed to be cohousing and I knew lots and lots of my neighbors. Shared parking with a common path and kitchens facing the path with gardening areas goes a long way. Add in the shared common areas which were designed to force everybody to pass by, and it was routine to meet and get to know neighbors. (Then there are all the Christoper Alexander ideas that could be tried too.)
- briandear 8y agoI would hate that. Being forced to be social isn’t my idea of fun. I want to choose who I socialize with not have it foisted upon me. You can pick your friends, but rarely your neighbors. I am as social as I want to be. If people are lonely, that’s on them.
- MrTonyD 8y agoIt is a design that means you pass your neighbors more often. But it is like walking down the street in New York, you don't have to be friendly or have long conversations - it is enough to say "good morning". But such design allows more interaction by those who desire it.
- fjsolwmv 8y agoIf you don't want to live in a society than you should be the one to leave.
- MrTonyD 8y agoI think you're being a bit harsh on the guy. I'd like to see a society that embraces as many people as possible. It should be possible to support both hyper-social and anti-social types - as long as they are willing to encourage a society that embraces those who are different.
- nf05papsjfVbc 8y agoI agree with your point. If I may, however, make a suggestion, consider using 'asocial' instead of 'anti-social'.