The future going forward, is all about a world of small communities.
- Instead of the McManions, people will end up choosing to love communally in homes designed to give a private/public separation, yet maintain that family atmosphere.
- Instead of opening one's own business by renting your own office / retail space, one shares an office / retail space with others.
- Rather than owning a car by yourself, one borrows a car that a group of people own.
- Rather than buy your own set of tools, one participates in a group-owned tool network.
- Shared farms.
- Shared internet / cable access.
- Shared library of music, books, magazines.
I believe this is the trend, because the future appears bleak for income growth for lower- and middle-income earners for possibly a decade or more, especially if we end up having Japan-style deflation. And it could be especially true, if people focus on quality of life over income.
My 2.5 hr mental exercise for the day: a standard 50' x 100' lot (5000sf) with a 4 housing units (700 sf each), 3-car garage, 150 sf workshop area, rooftop garden and outdoor covered recreational area, communal concept.
My 2.5 hr mental exercise for the day: a standard 50' x 100' lot (5000sf) with a 4 housing units (700 sf each), 3-car garage, 150 sf workshop area, rooftop garden and outdoor covered recreational area, communal concept.
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