US co-living company Common has partnered with real estate firm Tishman Speyer to launch Kin, a service that aims to challenge the notion that co-living doesn't appeal to families. Kin buildings swap shared kitchens and bathrooms for playrooms, larger units and on-demand child care, and is targeted at Common's millennial customers, who it says are moving on to the next stage of their lives. The idea behind Kin isn't just about making life easier for families looking to live together but also helping them get used to each other.
US co-living company Common has partnered with real estate firm Tishman Speyer to launch Kin, a service that aims to challenge the notion that co-living doesn't appeal to families. Kin buildings swap shared kitchens and bathrooms for playrooms, larger units and on-demand child care, and is targeted at Common's millennial customers, who it says are moving on to the next stage of their lives. A pilot location will test the concept at Long Island City’s Jackson Park, with other sites set to follow.