Living Together by Design: Housing to Connect Generations

Intergenerational housing and communities—places that purposefully house people of all ages—offer powerful ways to reduce social isolation, improve affordability, and strengthen access to supports. While intergenerational living is not a new idea, innovative models are emerging that can provide valuable insights into housing design and policy that build community, foster both autonomy and interpersonal connections, and address affordability. This half-day event will bring together leaders from architecture, planning, homebuilding, environmental gerontology, public health, and related fields to explore innovative intergenerational design—from flexible homes that adapt to the needs of multigenerational families to larger communities intentionally designed to foster daily interaction and shared support. Join us to explore how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can shape more inclusive, resilient, and connected places to live. Donna Butts, Nolle Marcus, Natasha Pilkauskas, moderated by Jennifer Molinsky Jonathan Evans, Jenny French, Wandy Pascoal, Rafi Segal, moderated by James Stockard Andrea Burns, Patricia Cafferky, Will Cohen, Kristin McSwain, moderated by Tim Love Jennifer Molinsky, Jenny French, and Tim Love.