Millennial and Gen Z Preferences for Their Co-living

Abstract

The need for housing is a common problem in Indonesia. Demographic shifts need to be considered to see the population that will occupy the house is one of the factors that fill the problem. Generations Y and Z are the generations currently dominating and need future planning. Existing characters from each generation will influence preferences for housing. Residential alternatives are needed that can reduce the problem, one of which is Co-living. This study aims to determine the preferences of generation Y and Z towards housing in the concept of living together to plan for future needs. A quantitative approach was taken to retrieve data which is then analyzed. The results show that there are generations Y and Z prefer co-living with quite a few occupants. Then, they choose to live in cities with large private spaces that already contain furniture, parks that can be used as shared spaces, and equipped with a multipurpose room as additional facilities.