# Urban Co-Living Spaces Startup 'WeWork' is Testing a New York Co-Living Building Called 'WeLive' By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2016-01-14 | Updated 2016-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welive References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/1/wework-welive) & [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3055325/from-wework-to-welive-company-moves-members-into-its-first-residential-building?partner=rss) Catering to budget-constrained consumers, successful co-working start-up '[WeWork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rental-housing-startup)' has introduced an extension of the company called '[WeLive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongnae).' In adapting the same concepts as its co-working predecessor, WeLive provides affordable living arrangements to tenants while offering them an array of communal perks. The first seven floors of the New York building are comprised of WeWork [co-working office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq). As it stands, the beta project already has 80 members and is growing, with a total of 200 units available. Most units are bachelor apartments with one washroom and a kitchen. Each space comes fully furnished with cable, Internet and a monthly cleaning service. The perks of the innovative co-living space include access to a yoga studio, movie theater, fitness classes, laundry services and a social network that allows all members to communicate through a mobile app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Co-living Spaces:** The trend of co-living spaces is disrupting traditional housing models by providing affordable living arrangements with communal perks. - **Shared Work and Living Spaces:** The concept of shared work and living spaces is gaining popularity as it offers convenience and flexibility for individuals and businesses. - **Community-based Living:** Community-based living arrangements are on the rise, providing residents with a sense of belonging and opportunities for social interaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the opportunity of developing co-living spaces to meet the demand for affordable and community-oriented housing. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the concept of shared work and living spaces to offer unique accommodation experiences for travelers and digital nomads. - **Technology:** The technology industry can contribute by developing innovative platforms and apps to enhance the co-living experience, fostering stronger communities and communication among residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rental Housing Start-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rental-housing-startup.md) - [Grocery Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwg-x-tesco.md) - [Connective Remote Work Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1.md) - [Layered Community Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrington1503.md) - [Soothing Live-Work Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livework-unit.md) - [Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknearhome-concept.md) - [Workplace-Integrated Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hejworkshop.md) - [Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornerstone-project.md) - [AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector.md)