–“Co-living” is one of the more talked about gimmicks in the real estate industry. Here’s a survey of recent projects, including Quarters, a co-living concept on Grand Street. [New York Times]

–High rent blight: A look at some of the reasons there are so many empty storefronts in Soho. [New York Times]

–Video: District 2 City Council candidates debate the issues. [Villager]

–The man who displayed Confederate flags in his apartment windows says, “The problem here is media, and schools abusing their power and leaving the population completely ignorant of what the Dixie flag symbolizes.” [Channel 11]

–Ai Weiwei prepares for his citywide show coming up in October, “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” [Architect’s Newspaper]

–Police say a woman, identified as an East Village resident, was raped by an Uber driver after she fell asleep in his car. [Daily News]

–There’s a District 2 City Council debate tonight. [Villager]

–Would you consider paying a monthly subscription for your primary care doctor? Doctor Dave Ores is giving it a try. [Channel 11]

–This writer says the current Confederate monument debate gives us ample opportunity to finally change the name of the Lower East Side’s Samuel Dickstein Plaza: “It is my hope that given current events… that the Dickstein name on that little plaza/street on the LES will be removed forever in recognition of his treasonous acts against America and against his own Jewish people.” [The Jewish Star]

–Work has begun on the 13-story Moxy Hotel on 11th Street. [EV Grieve]

–Here’s how to celebrate NYC Restaurant Week, LES style. Stop by Ray’s Candy Store for a special tasting tonight. [Facebook]