I think you nailed it with the common interests thing. People have compared this to both college dorm living and military boarding -- but in both of those case

I think you nailed it with the common interests thing. People have compared this to both college dorm living and military boarding -- but in both of those cases you're surrounded by people your age with a ton of common interests, experiences, and values. Creating a community from a mixed bag of corporate workers is possible, but it would take a lot more work.