Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Intergenerational housing and communities—places that purposefully house people of all ages—offer powerful ways to reduce social isolation, improve affordability, and strengthen access to supports. While intergenerational living is not a new idea, innovative models are emerging that can provide valuable insights into housing design and policy that build community, foster both autonomy and interpersonal connections, and address affordability. This half-day event will bring together leaders from architecture, planning, homebuilding, environmental gerontology, public health, and related fields to explore innovative intergenerational design—from flexible homes that adapt to the needs of multigenerational families to larger communities intentionally designed to foster daily interaction and shared support. Join us to explore how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can shape more inclusive, resilient, and connected places to live.
00:00 Welcome by Chris Herbert
03:41 Symposium Overview by Jennifer Molinsky
16:05 Panel 1 – Sharing a Home: The Multigenerational Household:
Donna Butts, Nolle Marcus, Natasha Pilkauskas, moderated by Jennifer Molinsky
01:31:34 Panel 2 – Creating Community: Mutual Support in Intentional Intergenerational Housing:
Jonathan Evans, Jenny French, Wandy Pascoal, Rafi Segal, moderated by James Stockard
02:35:46 Panel 3 – Welcoming All Ages: Intergenerational Neighborhoods and Cities:
Andrea Burns, Patricia Cafferky, Will Cohen, Kristin McSwain, moderated by Tim Love
03:31:45 Closing Conversation – From Ideas to Action: Next Steps for Intergenerational Housing:
Jennifer Molinsky, Jenny French, and Tim Love.
Intergenerational housing and communities—places that purposefully house people of all ages—offer powerful ways to reduce social isolation, improve affordability, and strengthen access to supports. While intergenerational living is not a new idea, innovative models are emerging that can provide valuable insights into housing design and policy that build community, foster both autonomy and interpersonal connections, and address affordability. This half-day event will bring together leaders from architecture, planning, homebuilding, environmental gerontology, public health, and related fields to explore innovative intergenerational design—from flexible homes that adapt to the needs of multigenerational families to larger communities intentionally designed to foster daily interaction and shared support. Join us to explore how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can shape more inclusive, resilient, and connected places to live.
00:00 Welcome by Chris Herbert
03:41 Symposium Overview by Jennifer Molinsky
16:05 Panel 1 – Sharing a Home: The Multigenerational Household:
Donna Butts, Nolle Marcus, Natasha Pilkauskas, moderated by Jennifer Molinsky
01:31:34 Panel 2 – Creating Community: Mutual Support in Intentional Intergenerational Housing:
Jonathan Evans, Jenny French, Wandy Pascoal, Rafi Segal, moderated by James Stockard
02:35:46 Panel 3 – Welcoming All Ages: Intergenerational Neighborhoods and Cities:
Andrea Burns, Patricia Cafferky, Will Cohen, Kristin McSwain, moderated by Tim Love
03:31:45 Closing Conversation – From Ideas to Action: Next Steps for Intergenerational Housing:
Jennifer Molinsky, Jenny French, and Tim Love.
