Social group size

Social group size has a direct influence on the quality and intensity of trusting relationships that people develop.

Social group size

Social group size has a direct influence on the quality and intensity of trusting relationships that people develop.

From principle to strategies

  • Gather homes into clusters and sub-clusters that foster social relationships at various levels of intensity, from intimate to casual.

  • Ensure residents experience regular, close contact with no more than several dozen people in semi-private spaces.

Click the icons to see actions and rationale.

1
Entrance for fewer households
2
Create sub-clusters
3
Cohousing clusters

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