Spotlight on Intergenerational Housing

An ABC 7 News reporter interviews NYU students.

TV networks and local New York City papers report on the intergenerational housing pilot program announced by the Affordability Steering Committee and Working Group in our October 2016 Update.

NYU to pair students with senior citizens to help cut costs

In partnership with University Settlement House, NYU’s pilot will match students — mature juniors and seniors, or graduate students — with New Yorkers living in a nearby housing complex who have a spare bedroom.

NYU Students Weigh In On Plan To Offer Up Housing With Senior Citizens

We hope to launch a pilot by the fall of 2017.

NYU plans to house local senior citizens with students

This program — similar to “homestay” options abroad — aims to cut the cost of student housing by at least half for those participating.