Senior Housing Development and Walkability
A welcome trend in senior housing development in the United States - building for walkability.
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Top 10 Senior Housing Trends in 2011
A Top 10 list on senior housing trends for 2011.
Ecumen Begins Multi-Generational Project
Great article in Leading Age, (formerly AAHSA).
"Young" Suburb - Lakeville, Minnesota - Turns to Senior Housing
Young suburb of Lakeville, Minnesota turning to senior housing development for a community for a lifetime.
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Lifelong Housing Design Forum at University of Minnesota Next Monday, March 14
Neat forum being put on at the Univerity of Minnesota next week on lifelong housing, which ties directly to the future of senior housing.
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Senior Housing in Apple Valley's Central Village a Smart Move by City of Apple Valley
City of Apple Valley embraces senior housing in its long-term vision of a health community.
New Senior Living Options - Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley opens March 1st
The new Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley will offer 134 well-appointed one-and two-bedroom apartment homes for seniors seeking independent or assisted living, where residents can add a la carte supportive services as they want them. A memory care neighborhood will feature 14 studio and one bedroom apartments, and will include an enhanced care neighborhood for residents with more intensive care needs.
“Our goal with Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley is to create a community that is a vital, integrated part of the neighborhood,” said Julie Walton, leader of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. "We're located in the 60-acre Central Village development, a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood that will include a variety of housing, retail, office, restaurant, and other uses."
Read more in today's StarTribune, or open this article for the full story.
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Ecumen Discusses Intentional Multi Generational Communities and the Evolution of Senior Living
Always exploring new and innovative ways to honor the interests of older adults, Ecumen's Senior Housing Development team imagines the future of senior housing -- NOT senior housing. Read more...
Multigenerational Housing and The Future of Senior Housing
Multigenerational is becoming an increasingly used word with senior housing.
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New Ecumen Senior Housing Development Achieves LEED Certification
New Ecumen senior housing development receives LEED Certification.
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