They are to include everything, including senior residences with inclusion to the 'family'of the community. I've only read of one. The people seemed quite pleased w/the way things had been designed. It was especially good for seniors who either had no immediate family, or were separated by great distances... And children who hadn't had the chance to get to know their grandparents.
2007-07-14 13:54:50 · 9 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Inzaratha: I think the idea of green communities is wonderful...I hope it catches on.
Afrowoman: my avatar looks so mature because my age came through my fingers and, poof, magically transformed me into, well, me... or her... or whatever. Thank you.
2007-07-15 11:55:40 · update #1
This link has some interesting articles that you might like linked to it. There are a lot of planned communitites in the west, AZ, CA, UT and I know of a lot of senior ones here, including Sun City where several of the ladies I work with live. This is like a whole town that is 55 plus and it's been around for a while, but AZ is growing so fast, I bet there are a lot like what you are saying. There is even one that is completely solar and "green". I live in a suburb that is kind of like that without being planned or an hoa.
http://www.rppi.org/masterplannedcommunities.html
2007-07-15 04:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by inzaratha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And all the generations are encouraged to interact freely?
What a marvelous idea. But I betcha the teenagers HATE it! Not enough action to keep them happy.
So, what you're actually saying, once I have thought about this awhile, is that somebody has redone the idea of a "small town" and called it an "Integrated Community for All Ages"?
Only in America you say?
2007-07-14 15:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a "whole family" planned community growing up here in the Sacramento area. It has a senior area separate from the family area, but if families buy in together, it is a perfect blend.
2007-07-14 15:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I almost bought a house in a 55+ community, I thought those things are awesome. But this was in Arizona so alot of things look pretty shiny and new down that way.
2007-07-14 14:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is community like this up in Idaho. A friend of mine bought up there two years ago at the suggestion of her daughter who had moved up there.
She's happy there and near family. Everything's within walking distance, though she still drives.
2007-07-14 14:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by Cranky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have to say i agree with iritadragon....go to any plaza in spain or italy and you can see how well all generations integrate together so easily. the teens dont seem to play up at all cos they have more respect (maybe fear of!!) for their nonnas sitting nearby!! i think they have the right idea.
2007-07-14 16:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by sue . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a very good idea.
How did you get your avatar to look so mature?...I like it.
2007-07-14 23:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by Afi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a grand idea! i love that!
2007-07-14 15:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yer, it is call living in the city.
2007-07-16 02:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by chin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋