The Colony - New Urban Living
The Colony - New Urban Living - Holding GmbH creates sustainable living spaces through innovative CoUnity concepts. With flexible housing solutions and a unique Community-as-a-Service approach, the company promotes social integration and ecological responsibility in urban communities.
About The Colony - New Urban Living - Holding GmbH
editThe Colony - New Urban Living - Holding GmbH is an innovative company dedicated to creating sustainable and inclusive living spaces. Under the brand CoUnity, The Colony develops and operates modern communities based on the principles of Community, Co-Working, Co-Living, Co-Creation, Co-Production, Collaboration, and Unity. This "Good-Life Platform" enables sustainable and healthy living in all areas of life.
Key Products and Services
editThe Colony offers flexible housing solutions on a subscription basis that combine both long-term and short-term living. The projects include the development of solid wood modular houses built on unused urban spaces, as well as the repurposing of vacant buildings. Planned projects include the KTM 71 in Düsseldorf and the WAirks CoUnity in Oberhausen, which provide innovative living and working spaces.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of The Colony is to bring the best of village communities into urban environments to combat social isolation and promote real communities. The company focuses on ecology, solidarity, and affordable solutions and strives to make access to its CoUnitys as easy as possible for many people. The Colony believes in the power of communities and the benefits of a shared lifestyle.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is at the core of The Colony's corporate philosophy. The projects are designed to reduce the ecological footprint by focusing on climate-neutral supply, circular economy, and sharing economy. The use of sustainable materials and technologies is an essential part of the construction projects, aiming to minimize resource consumption while maximizing quality of life.
Unique Approach
editThe Community-as-a-Service (CaaS) approach of The Colony is unique as it offers flexible and demand-driven living that works across locations and is suitable for any lifestyle model. The company combines analog and digital solutions to create a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates Co-Living, Co-Working, and Co-Creation.
The Colony is more than just a provider of living space; it is a catalyst for social and ecological change. With a strong network of partners and experts, the company develops solutions that not only meet the needs of residents but also have a positive impact on urban society.