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Social group size

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

Architectural sketch titled

Entrance for fewer households

Slide with icon graphics titled 'ACTION: Sub-clusters and clusters,' suggesting a limit of 8 households sharing a main entrance to enhance community.

Drawing illustrating 'RATIONALE: Sub-clusters and clusters' suggesting limited shared access to foster neighbor interaction, by Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio and Tomo Spaces Inc.

Create sub-cluster

Graphic slide titled 'ACTION: Close contact,' promoting the creation of sub-clusters of no more than 12 households sharing a semi-private space.

Text slide titled 'RATIONALE: Close contact,' discussing the negative impact of crowding on community interactions and satisfaction levels in multi-family housing.

Cohousing clusters

Image of a cohousing community titled 'ACTION: Sub-clusters and clusters,' recommending clusters of 25-30 households, image courtesy of Happy City.

Text slide 'RATIONALE: Sub-clusters and clusters,' explaining how smaller clusters in cohousing can reduce anxiety and improve social interaction.

Tenure

Feeling safe