Living Together by Design: Housing to Connect Generations
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Piper Auditorium, Gund Hall
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge
Fri., Apr. 10, 2026, 1 – 5 p.m. 
Intergenerational housing and communities—places that purposefully house people of all ages—offer powerful ways to reduce social isolation, improve affordability, and strengthen access to supports. While intergenerational living is not a new idea, recent innovative models provide valuable insights into housing designs and policies that build community, foster autonomy and interpersonal connections, and address affordability. This half-day event will bring together leaders from architecture, planning, homebuilding, environmental gerontology, public health, and related fields to explore cutting-edge intergenerational designs—from flexible homes that adapt to the needs of multigenerational families to larger communities that foster daily interactions and shared support. This half-day event will explore how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can shape more inclusive, resilient, and connected places to live.
Gazette Classification: Art/Design, Community, Lecture, Research study, Sustainability
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Graduate School of Design Public Programs
Speaker(s): Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
Cost: Free
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Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
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