Future housing solutions
Housing in later life
This UK report outlines some of the challenges and opportunities for older people’s housing with recommendations for action. One key action is to make sure that older people themselves are at the forefront of the housing debate.
As this report makes clear, there isn’t one simple solution that will suit everyone.
2014
A growing number of towns and cities have found a practical solution to homelessness through the construction of tiny-house villages
Second Wind Cottages, a tiny-house village for the chronically homeless in the town of Newfield, New York State and Quixote Village, a similar project in Olympia, Washington are examined in this article.
The projects are part of a national movement of tiny-house villages, in the US, an alternative approach to housing the homeless that's beginning to catch the interest of national advocates a
2014
Themes:
Smart Cities and the Ageing Population
Due to a growing number of elderly people, it is a necessity to create the cities that are aware of the special needs of all their citizens including the needs of aging populations.
2014
Municipal Project for Intergenerational Housing and Community Services in Alicante
Initiated in 2003 by the Municipal Housing Board of Alicante, the Municipal Project for Intergenerational Housing and Community Services works to address the specific housing needs of low-income older persons and young people through the provision of 244 affordable, intergenerational housing units in central urban areas.
The Spanish project not only provides decent, accessible housing but also wo
2013
Alternative retirements: from eco-retreats to communes
Nursing homes and aged care facilities don’t appeal to everyone. A growing number of older people in Australia are starting to look for alternatives for their retirement.
2013
Aging in Community: The Communitarian alternative to aging in place, alone
The prospect of aging, particularly in our culture rampant with ageism, is disconcerting, even frightening to many people. These feelings were the impetus for a small group of us to gather in 1999.
2013
Affordable housing is a problem for older Australians, too
Seniors are often overlooked in discussions of housing affordability. This may be because there is a perception that they have bought, and paid off, their homes. However, housing availability and affordability present significant difficulties for many older people.
Contrary to popular belief, many older people are not home owners or choose (or can afford) to live in retirement villages.
2013
Exploring the possibility of change: the potential for an older people’s development in Newcastle upon Tyne
Cohousing and other kinds of community led approaches have been mentioned frequently in discussion about housing over the last decade.
Research into European examples of housing and support explored various innovative options that went beyond the housing and support models most of us are familiar with or added something different.
2013
The policy of the City of Reykjavik regarding the elderly until 2017
The City of Reykjavik aims to be an age-friendly city that addresses the needs of its older citizens with consideration.
This policy paper identifies seven categories relevant to the City's ageing population, including housing.
2013
Best practices in self-administration of communal senior housing
The aim of this report is to present information about forms of housing relevant to older people with various degrees of care needs. Best practice in Italy, Poland, the UK and Sweden is examined.
The various best practice examples presented are evidence of empowerment, autonomy and mutual support.
2013
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