Changing Aging

The design of senior housing is undergoing a number of changes.  Below are two newer designs of several that recently received Merit Awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  You can see the others there.  You can also download our white paper “A New Day and New Trends in Senior Housing Development”

This project by Hebrew SeniorLife is a slated to be completed next year and will be a multigenerational community with a K-8 school. This continuing care retirement communtiy is planned to include clustered cottages, 12-unit villa living, and two-story penthouse units served by elevators. Care services will be provided using “small house” principles.

This planned 30-story, 224 unit tower called Mirabella is part of the developing South Waterfront District in Portland, and offers an urban environment with a number of amenities within easy walking distance. a Portland Retirement Services community, it will provide all levels of senior care, including independent apartments, residential living, memory care, and nursing care.

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