The New Senior Subdivision Trend

Nationwide, developers are beginning to target baby boomers with custom developments and ammenities.

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August 29, 2002, 3:00 PM PDT

Nicolas Retsinas, director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, says this generation will redefine senior housing 'for a population that will be healthier and wealthier than its predecessors.' The center surveyed older adults to determine what they want in housing. The consensus: one-level homes near shopping and restaurants with maintenance included."

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Thursday, August 29, 2002 in Housing Zone

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