For my video assignment I plan to cover the emergence of co-living in New York City. This is when people either share bedrooms or apartments with others who are typically placed there with them. It is typically temporary and is common for international students or those just visiting the city for an extended time.
Co-living wasn’t ideal during the pandemic, but now that Covid is somewhat under control in NYC, this way of living is returning. There are plenty of co-living companies across the city. I plan to interview Gemma Moss, a manger/events coordinator from Outpost Club. They recently opened several houses in Brooklyn, Jersey City, and even Philadelphia.
Although Moss is my main interview, I’m going to speak with others who live there and see what it’s like to be a part of co-living. What are the upsides and downsides, how much it costs, and so on.