Culture and Values
People feel a stronger sense of belonging and attachment to places that reflect their culture, values and sense of self.
![Architectural sketch titled](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/c43f4f15-1bea-44e9-b6c4-855e9470c8cd/culture-1.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Aesthetic complexity
![A slide titled 'ACTION: Unique visual identity' with a building cross-section emphasizing varied aesthetics to enhance uniqueness.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/382f416d-43bf-42ea-8fa0-2f90b4fd58d9/culture-2.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![A photo slide titled 'RATIONALE: Unique visual identity' discussing the impact of visual variety on residents' sense of place.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/627d7e99-d0e4-4588-aba8-f8e62c92e1af/culture-3.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Spaces for co-creation
![Photo of community members painting a mural, titled 'ACTION: Spaces for creativity,' promoting shared art spaces.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/1925884e-561f-4570-81c4-a4b5dd8a4353/culture-4.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![A slide titled 'RATIONALE: Spaces for creativity,' explaining the importance of self-expression and co-creation in communities.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/40fe5222-59e0-4552-926b-67ccab159f20/culture-5.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Customize front doors
![A photo showing two different colored doors, titled 'ACTION: Spaces for creativity,' suggesting residents personalize their doors.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/b553d7d3-6e88-43fe-a3f2-c71b61bfbf34/culture-6.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![Text slide 'RATIONALE: Spaces for creativity' about the positive effects of personalization in multi-family housing on residents' satisfaction.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/d63a293a-e57f-4e7f-b0a8-9a3e2ee817b6/culture-7.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Co-design with future residents
![Photo of a group co-designing a public space, titled 'ACTION: Spaces for creativity,' advocating for resident involvement in design.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/5fe3d577-39b6-463c-8d59-b4499e7b2a80/culture-8.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
![A slide titled 'RATIONALE: Experience culture' on the importance of shared values and identity in cohousing for a sense of belonging.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/65c7e5d8ed8ae44c1709ae60/a8b9d1b9-0f03-4162-9ab9-0f5f2b62b678/culture-9.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
People feel a stronger sense of belonging and attachment to places that reflect their culture, values and sense of self.