Live from MIPIM 2023:

Marta Rocamora: CEO of Grounded Innovation, COO of Co-Liv & Host, Live at MIPIM Co-Liv Summit 2023 • Laetitia Bo: Founder of Urban Act, Co-Living Lawyer

In this insightful conversation, Marta Rocamora interviews Laetitia Bo, the founder of Urban Act and a co-living lawyer, at the MIPIM Co-Liv Summit 2023. They discuss the regulatory challenges that co-living operators face when entering the French market and how Urban Act helps them navigate these complexities. Laetitia highlights that while there are multiple regulations to consider, it is possible to implement co-living projects in France with the existing legislation. She also emphasizes the importance of operators understanding and accounting for potential regulatory changes in their business plans, such as the rent cap in Paris and other cities. Marta and Laetitia delve into the ways co-living can contribute to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities in urban areas, with Laetitia sharing the example of a company called Commune that aims to help single-parent families find affordable housing in Paris. They discuss the evolution of co-living as a recognized and growing sector within the real estate industry and the various demographics it can serve. In a rapid-fire question round, Laetitia describes co-living as "co-housing with services" and identifies the biggest misconception as the belief that co-living is cheap.

Notable Quotes:

Laetitia Bo

- "Coliving is co-housing with services."

- "The biggest misconception about Coliving? Coliving is cheap."

- "Which city needs more co-living? Paris."

- "What is your vision of coliving? The next real estate product in the residential area that is going to be applied to all ages of the population."