Dorms for Grownups: A Solution for Lonely Millennials?
[{"id": "cwwr2nv", "text": "As a 26 year old... Hell to the no. I don't care how lonely I am, I'm not living in a dorm again. Also, http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/coliving/414531/ has more info. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwxdcgd", "text": "from a self-managed ownership standpoint... too many plumbing items to maintain, and too many people co-inhabiting on one floor. While young, it may be cool to share space with many people. However, for older people with more solidified opinions about the world, i think it would be difficult to create 'harmony', as the article puts it, with so many residents sharing one common space.", "replies": [{"id": "cwxeua7", "text": "Well I don't think older people are the target demo", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwxlxrg", "text": "This product looks and sounds very similar to many assisted living facilities actually.  With that being said I certainly could see it working in large cities where people are already leasing tiny efficiency apartments, the extra common areas would just be an extra amenity.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwxu4jc", "text": "I think Pokemon Master from the comments nailed it:\n\nPokemon Master\nPrivate Equity - Other - Intern\nOnce hipsters die out, I really don't know how viable this will be.\n\nThese places will be filled with Bro's in their mid to late 20's looking to relive the college experience. Yet no self-respecting woman over the age of 25 would subject herself to these living conditions. If these Bro's ain't crushing box, then demand will ultimately die down.\n\nReal estate economics 101.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwxvpoz", "text": "I think this either looks like a great idea or a ridiculous idea depending on where you live. As a New Yorker I think it's brilliant.  Everyone that age rents rooms (and closets) here already.  A facility that was designed for that with a  central landlord so you weren't beholden to whatever shmuck holds the lease would be amazing.  Plus it really can be difficult meeting people after college (even with tinder etc.)  A more communal environment would appeal to a lot of people.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwz37u3", "text": "I could see something more like what they have in India, where families share common areas instead of dorm style living. I'm a grown ass man, I don't need some drunken idiot taking my towel (or the temptation for me to be more of an idiot when I over indulge). ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]