Azulon at Mesa Verde is a luxury 55+ community in Costa Mesa, Ca…
Azulon at Mesa Verde is a luxury 55+ community in Costa Mesa, Calif. Design: KTGY Group
Mark Boisclair
Senior communities like Maracay Home's Freedom Collection at Vic…
Senior communities like Maracay Home's Freedom Collection at Victory at Verrado in Buckeye, Ariz., are blurring the lines of Boomer housing. Design: KTGY Group
Courtesy Kohler
Safety Tub: Easy to get in and out of, this unit from Kohle…
Safety Tub: Easy to get in and out of, this unit from Kohler has a door that slides up and down so it’s easy for anyone to use.
Courtesy Miele
Freezer Drawer: Refrigerators with accessible freezer drawers ar…
Freezer Drawer: Refrigerators with accessible freezer drawers are easy to reach for individuals in wheelchairs.
Image Courtesy KTGY Group
Warren Jagger
Stonebridge at Burlington, Burlington, Mass. Designed by The Arc…
Stonebridge at Burlington, Burlington, Mass. Designed by The Architectural Team for the Northbridge Companies, Stonebridge combines facilities for various levels of assisted-living and memory care into a single amenity-rich environment. The handsome facility incorporates the latest design concepts for the comfort and health of aging populations, such as this elegantly appointed tavern.
Warren Jagger
The 83,000-square-foot Residences at Wingate, in Needham, Mass.,…
The 83,000-square-foot Residences at Wingate, in Needham, Mass., eschews the institutional feel so common in senior housing. Gracious furnishings and an amenity-rich environment enhance the dignity of residents, making long-term care desirable and improving healthcare outcomes. The inviting atmosphere also increases the likelihood and frequency of visitation from family members, a crucial element for positive experiences across the continuum of care.
High Performance Homes first net-zero model home in The Links at…
High Performance Homes first net-zero model home in The Links at Gettysburg will open in November 2014. Courtesy High Performance Homes.
Approximately one-fourth of the U.S. population is made up of baby boomers—that’s over 70 million adults ages 51 to 69, the oldest of whom will turn 69 this year.
With such a large amount of the population close to retirement, the active-adult industry is being transformed as more builders concentrate on meeting boomer’s housing wants and needs. The trend goes far beyond the old models of “retirement communities” to a new wave of forward-thinking planning and design. Common themes among this generation include the need for privatized outdoor space to entertain friends and family, single-level living, and flexible designs that highlight aging-in-place.
We rounded up the 11 most viewed BUILDER baby boomer stories of the past year that spanned building, design, and lifestyle features active adults are seeking, as well as some market intelligence to determine the cities where builders should be focusing their efforts (it’s not just Florida or Arizona anymore).
Here are BUILDER’s 11 hottest baby boomer stories:
