” The design of housing needs to be adapted so that small communities of “multi-family friendly” homes are built...”
Why do I get the vision of ‘projects’ or communes? What’s wrong with the American Dream of buying your own home?
Besides, we already have housing geared toward young married people.... its called Base Housing. — no thanks.
I should have elaborated. Over a decade ago, a suburban developer came up with the idea of an octagonal housing area. Eight houses faced out from a central common backyard, and each one had a smaller, private yard.
The idea was that it was specialized housing for young couples either with young children or who wanted children. It provided a large, safe and secure place for kids to play and socialize, and created a more social situation for parents as well.
Importantly, it appealed to younger parents, as the homes were offered with limited 20-year leases, so that when the kids grew up, the octagon would not be full of older couples whose children had moved away.
The design encouraged larger families as well, instead of just one or two children. The development, I believe, had about 10 octagons, and its density was higher than for typical ranch houses on the same area.
However, it was not the best place for either single or older adults as it was child oriented.