The future of housing: Build to rent, co-living and intergenerational living explained

In Short:
– Discussion on evolving living models includes student accommodation, build-to-rent, co-living, and intergenerational community living.
– “The Living Co.” platform expands from student accommodation to encompass various living experiences for all life stages.

On The Connector, host Belinda Coates speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of Scape, about how living models are evolving beyond traditional housing.

Student accommodation, build-to-rent, and co-living are merging into flexible ecosystems that prioritise community, affordability, and adaptability across life stages.

In cities like London, student housing is now seen as critical infrastructure, while places like the Netherlands show how government support shapes affordability and design.

Hybrid models such as The Social Hub reflect a growing trend of flexible spaces that adapt between student living and hospitality.

Co-living and intergenerational housing are also rising, addressing loneliness while bringing students, professionals, and seniors into shared communities with strong social design.

Scape is leading this shift, expanding into “The Living Co.” with projects like Marrickville in Sydney, Australia’s largest build-to-rent precinct.

The development combines housing, public space, creativity, and sustainability, including circular economy initiatives and renewable energy goals across its portfolio.