Future housing solutions
3 Innovative Senior Housing Projects That Hold Lessons For Nonprofits
Nonprofit senior living providers have historically driven innovation in the field of aged care in the US.
2019
Report calls for ‘innovative thinking’ to match housing to older people’s needs
Ireland's Minister of State has warned that within five years, half of all new apartments and one third of new housing would have to be suitable for older people.
2019
A 21st Century eco-almshouse: St. John’s Almshouses, Lichfield
The St. John’s Almshouse project comprises 18 new flats within two brand new, Passivhaus certified buildings set within an extensive landscaping scheme in the grounds of the existing Grade I listed Almshouses in Lichfield, UK.
The Almshouses provide sheltered accommodation, or more specifically, ‘independent living for older people, with neighbourly support and care’.
2019
Neighbourhoods of the Future 2019: Growing a Brighter Future for Ourselves
Neighbourhoods of the Future 2019 captures the thoughts and predictions of a veritable `who's who' of distinguished experts and emerging thought leaders. In these pages, you will discover novel concepts for disrupting construction, finance, social and business models.
A collection of articles presenting an array of positive housing and life-enhancing options for our future.
2019
This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care
As King County’s homeless population ages and grows, shelters, service providers and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed by both the number of clients they serve and the increasingly severe medical conditions those clients face.
2019
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Articulating value in cooperative housing: International and methodological review
This report details the evidence for identified benefits of cooperative housing, the variables of business models in operation, and core enabling factors.
2019
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Planning for an ageing population: is co-housing the solution?
Between 2016 and 2030, the population of over 60s in the UK is estimated to rise from 15 million to 20 million. Older population growth leads to household growth, and inevitably the housing needs of the UK will change alongside this shifting demographic. This paper explores this issue within the context of South West England.
2019
Intergenerational Housing: The Case of Humanitas Netherlands
We analyze a case study of an innovative intergenerational housing arrangement in the Netherlands as an example of how a local long-term elderly care practice evolved in response to contemporary challenges.
2019
More and more Australians will be homeless unless we act now
One of the most pressing challenges older Australians face is finding secure accommodation with suitable amenities. And as the numbers of older Australians grow, the pressure to provide housing that meets their needs is increasing. We may be facing a crisis of ageing homelessness in coming years.
Older Australians face the same risks of falling into homelessness as everyone else.
2018
Here's why so many seniors are joining the tiny-house movement
Discussion and case studies of older women in the US opting to join the tiny house movement as they age.
2018
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