Fw FYI: NEW: Shared Living Guidebook and Resources from the Housing Innovation Lab

[Joan Pasquale]

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Subject: NEW: Shared Living Guidebook and Resources from the Housing Innovation Lab

 

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NEW: The Housing Innovation Lab Releases Guidebook and Resources to Support Shared Living   In Boston’s high-cost housing market, sharing space — whether a bedroom, a home, or a multifamily property — can make living more affordable and maximize the city’s limited housing stock while new supply is being built. But as many know, shared living isn’t always easy. This past spring, the Housing Innovation Lab asked Bostonians what makes living together work. The message was clear: shared expectations, values, and mutual respect are the foundation of successful arrangements. Building on this feedback, the iLab has compiled strategies to support households in creating positive shared living experiences. The Shared Living Guidebook combines resident input and expert advice to highlight best practices for living well together. It also offers practical tools, including a list of 10 key questions to discuss before deciding to move in together. Find out more about co-living resources at this page. Click to check out the Guidebook Additional Resources Visit boston.gov/shared-living to access additional resources, including a Shared Living Agreement Template and a Shared Living Budget Planning Tool. More resources here To learn more about the Housing Innovation Lab and our work, please visit boston.gov/housing-innovation-lab Can’t see the email? Display this email in your browser 12 CHANNEL STREET 9TH FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02210