Author Jeff Yang wrote a powerful opinion piece in the New York Times covering the three recent mass shootings where Asians targeted other Asians.
All three men, in their 60-70s had similar characteristics:
- Led isolated lives (divorced and/or without any close friends or relatives),
- Had blue-collar front-line jobs (security guard, trucker, forklift driver), and
- Suffered hostility because of their ethnic background during the pandemic
Yang questioned: “But if these men, separated by choice from their communities of origin and alienated from those around them, were deteriorating, who would even know?”
My response was, “Cohousing.”
#Cohousing communities can reduce #violence by promoting a sense of unity most people are looking for, offer shared responsibility, and social support among residents.
It can offer a safe and supportive environment away from the workplace.
This can lead to:
- Increased trust and cooperation between residents,
- Improved communication and conflict resolution skills,
- A stronger sense of security and community cohesion, and
- More opportunities for positive interactions between residents.
By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, cohousing can create conditions that are less conducive to violence and discrimination.
Developers, investors, municipal leaders, and community stakeholders are all key parts of the puzzle to design cities and neighborhoods that reflect the needs of the individual, not just square footage to collect rents.
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✅ Accelerate value,
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