Category Archives: Housing
Significant Housing Challenges Ahead for Seniors
Challenges ahead include rethinking city design and facing a housing shortfall: America is rapidly aging in a country built for the young – The Washington Post “Although we seldom think about them this way, most American communities as they exist … Continue reading
NoHo SAC Featured in Urban Land Magazine
Urban Land, the Magazine of the Urban Land Institute, featured the North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony (NoHoSAC) in an article called “Design for Aging.” Today’s residential and medical facilities oriented toward seniors are forgoing the institutional feel often prevalent in older … Continue reading
One Man’s Magical Manhattan Home
“So there’s this guy that lives in a storefront in East Village on 7th. With the door always ajar and Frank Sinatra playing on a record player from inside, the place appears to be a vintage shop selling all sorts … Continue reading
Burbank Senior Artists Colony Featured in Book on Alternative Housing Choices for Older People
From the Amazon.com listing: In this book, an award-winning journalist tells the story of people devising innovative ways to live as they approach retirement, options that ensure they are surrounded by a circle of friends, family, and neighbors. Based on … Continue reading
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Alternative Living: Elder Cottages
Elder cottages offer privacy, security, and convenience in multi-generational living. But there could be an expanded use: “Boomers are taking more responsibility and being proactive . . . this type of concept could be used to create senior villages, for … Continue reading
Aging in Place: How to Keep Seniors in Their Homes
Aging in place is a goal for many seniors, but how do we make that feasible for our growing population of people over 65? Here are two opinions: “According to AARP’s 2011 ‘Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies … Continue reading
Bridge Meadows Mixes Age Groups in Affordable Housing
Want to live in an age-diverse community? In Portland Oregon, non-profit Bridge Meadows has created affordable housing that includes seniors and families. Seniors in affordable apartments act as surrogate grandparents for children in rent-assisted units designed for families with multiple … Continue reading
