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Why Duplexes are Perfect for Living Near Friends
Two units - one for you and one for someone of your choosing. The humble duplex is one of the easiest ways to set up life near friends and family. Designed to accommodate strangers, duplexes are even better for friends, for whom shared space is a benefit rather than a
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7 Couples, 2 Grandparents, and 11 Kids in Two Buildings
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—LNF MINIHOOD PROFILE 03 In 2019 a group of friends created something pretty special on top of a blustery hill in San Francisco. They bought a two-building parcel together, and invited one couple’s parents into the mix. There are now 11 kids under six, which makes
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Instigating 101: How Sophia & Joel started "The Neighbormune"
Sophia and Joel took the initiative in their friend group to purchase a duplex and bring other people into their vision of living near friends. At Live Near Friends, we call people like them "the instigators." Here’s how they created “The Neighbormune,” and their advice for others
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College friends reunited in Durham, NC
DURHAM, NC—LNF MINIHOOD PROFILE 02 Reed and Eric are parents to four-year-old Milo, one-year-old Evie, and dog Sandy. Mollie and Lauren are engaged and live with their dog, Luna, and their cat, George. Reed and Mollie are friends from college. Eight years later, when Reed was pregnant with her
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New parents with a big community in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA—LNF MINIHOOD PROFILE 01 Carmen and Osman are parents to one-year-old Io. Deena is a solo mom to eight-month-old Noa. They live a 7-minute walk from each other in Oakland, CA. They moved into their respective homes in an existing minihood called “Radish,” which has a unique setup:
The 10 best things about living near friends
Living within walking distance of family and friends dramatically improves our quality of life. The joy of bumping into friends on the street—or having someone drop by after a hard day—these are simple pleasures that become even more meaningful the more complicated our lives become. Here are the