Strength from togetherness
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Dittelgasse attracts people of all ages with its variety of apart- ments, assisted
iving is private, providing a safe space for individual development. However, this fundamental need comes with a desire for community. Cross-generational co-living combines both. Our fundamental needs from housing undergo a natural change throughout our lives. Young families need to focus on childcare, while older couples may suddenly need assistance with household chores, and many singles suffer from loneliness. There is generally an increas- ing desire for communal living combined with an individual safe space. Several projects in Vienna have already shown how this can be done. Family cohesion One example is the Stavangergasse project with a new approach to awarding housing. Two apartments will be given to two households
living groups, multi-purpose halls, and day- care centre.
Well-planned projects help stimulate a neighbourly community with young-at- heart seniors living in their own apart- ments while still keeping connected with meeting points and activities.
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