WHY COLIVING?
Live. Work. Share.
Coliving is a new take on an old idea. Although shared living has been around forever, the modern concept of coliving is still relatively new. The Chandlery offers many benefits but the most compelling are affordability, convenience, and community.
Affordability. Renting an apartment is more expensive than sharing a home with others -- especially when additional expenses like furniture, laundry, larger living spaces, and utilities are considered.
Community. Even if you can afford to live alone, coliving provides an opportunity to socialize and build community. Coliving spaces are designed to inspire interaction and shared experiences, while private bedrooms allow you to relax away from others.
Convenience. Coliving bypasses much of the headaches associated with moving, including dealing with a broker, finding roommates, and furnishing an apartment. The Chandlery includes short-term and flexible leases, as well as convenient perks such as a fully equipped kitchen, workspaces, laundry, WiFi, a shared garden, and monthly cleaning of common spaces.
IS COLIVING FOR ME?
Coliving is for people who value a sense of community alongside their individuality. The people who share space in the Chandlery prefer living together over living alone.
Housemates unite around a common interest of wanting to learn and grow from the people they surround themselves with. They also value the positive environmental impact of sharing resources to reduce waste.
For people moving to Urbana—or for anyone interested in expanding their community—coliving offers a chance to connect with new people. It is ideal for young professionals, visiting scholars, artists and other creatives who want to enjoy the benefits of a flexible and furnished lifestyle.