One option is called collective housing, where several people live together not only to share a space, but to create a community where resources and work are shared as well. Muranetz is part of the Collective Housing Society, a resource and advocacy group for collective homes around Vancouver. Vancouver isn’t alone in having a housing collective community, Muranetz said, adding that Victoria, Montreal and San Francisco all have established networks. As a result, some collective homes, particularly old mansions in the city’s upscale Shaughnessy neighbourhood, are living outside of the law. Collective living isn’t about trying to pack as many people into a house as possible, Muranetz said, but using space effectively to create a community.

Source: thestar May 06, 2018 17:22 UTC