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OpenDoor contributed to the newest edition of @Coliving Insights, Fostering thriving communities in shared living. This edition includes 120+ pages of insights from 20+ expert contributors that explores the importance of community in coliving and the best practices to facilitate it and foster authentic connections. Our co-founder Jay Standish shares an inside look at who …

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As we enter the second week of social distancing measures in the United States, we’d like to share an update of how we’re adapting to the situation. We would also like to share some reflections on what’s emerging in this unprecedented moment. Summary:  We are still accepting new residents, but doing so carefully and responsibly …

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Half of California households cannot afford the cost of housing in their local market. These people are paying more than 30% of their income toward housing. McKinsey put together a report on solutions to California’s housing supply shortage and the resulting jump in the cost of housing. We spoke to them about coliving as part of the …

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Last Friday, Jay was invited by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to speak on a panel on innovative solutions to housing affordability. The event focused on practical ways to increase the supply of housing- to build more housing to meet the incredible demand that is driving up housing costs in the Bay Area.   Coliving is a tool …

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We are very excited to announce that the Blueprint workspace is now headquarters of Hack the Hood! Hack the Hood is a non-profit that trains low-income youth of color in technology and marketing skills, providing an on-ramp to get involved in the lucrative technology industry. When we started the Blueprint, the community vision has always been …

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In creating well-functioning, happy healthy communities, when should we create formal rules? When should we avoid formalities and fan the flames of self-managing cultures?

Jay and I just got back from a great team retreat visiting the Downtown Project in Las Vegas, as part of their monthly Catalyst Week. It was a powerful experience that reconnected us to our driving purpose, and we feel we were able to clearly articulate OpenDoor’s vision & philosophy better than ever before.  In the spirit of openness, below …

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Last night we had a fun, idea-filled evening of scheming, dreaming, snacking and planning for what’s to come on the ground floor at The Canopy! Outcomes and next actions: Follow-up working meeting in 2 weeks to continue making it happen! People are planning a few events and popups (more info here) We can start coworking …

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