Environments for Aging 10
Apr 10
2010 Environments for Aging National Conference
March 22, 2010
San Diego, CA
Modern development patterns have had a drastic impact on American communities. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, however, the success of these communities will begin to be challenged. With the growing value of walkable neighborhoods and a demand for multi-generational communities, cities and towns will need to begin to consider how they will accommodate this rapidly aging demographic in a competitive and global marketplace.
This presentation represents extensive research and investigation to explore how senior living can be used as a catalyst for revitalizing failing downtowns. In partnering with local governments officials, economic development leaders, and innovative care providers, this work begins to illustrate how environments for the aging can re-energize small town America and grant them the critical mass needed to offer an elevated and vibrant quality of life.
Through educational outreach, business incubation, public transit, and collaborative retail efforts, this presentation examines how retirees can promote the reintroduction of traditional neighborhood living and lay the groundwork for multi-generational communities. This presentation challenges the future of senior living and focuses on the revitalization of failing downtowns. This discussion is about the restoration of communities.
For more information on this research please contact Zach Benedict at zbenedict@MKMdesign.com.
