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Co-living in the time of COVID-19
An apartment building in Hollywood called Treehouse was designed for co-living and face-to-face interactions between residents. Now in the age of COVID-19, residents are hanging out via Zoom and playing virtual games together.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenAn apartment building in Hollywood called Treehouse was designed for co-living and face-to-face interactions between residents. Now in the age of COVID-19, residents are hanging out via Zoom and playing virtual games together. Some have moved out, while others have signed new leases and moved in.
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3 storiesPhysically apart but supporting each other: Life inside a co-living apartment during COVID-19
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