Future housing solutions
Tiny houses: salvation for the homeless or a dead end?
Wooden cabins euphemistically referred to as tiny houses are increasingly viewed as a quick and cheap solution to homelessness and, with minimal public debate, they are mushrooming across the US.
The trend is most apparent in northern California and the Pacific north-west.
2017
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Between medical costs, food, seniors find it harder to make rent in Portland
Portland, Oregon's rising rents are seeing an increase in the homeless population, and those at risk of homelessness, particularly among the 55+population, which has seen a jump of 23% between 2013 - 2015.
A not-for-profit is trying to launch a test program to provide long-term vouchers to about 50 people on fixed incomes to help them cover their rent so they can stay in their apartment or m
2017
How the Dutch Lead the Way in Senior Housing Innovation
Out of the box thinking is what it will take to truly house and nurture various special populations. When looking at real estate development strategies, housing companies should be thinking about how design might help foster a better living environment.
2017
The Village Movement: A Neighborly Way to Age in Place
The village community model combines aging in place with the type of interdependent living that helps make aging alone for longer possible. It’s an innovative take on what life in traditional American villages used to offer—trusted relationships with neighbors and the wider community. A nonprofit, grassroots solution that’s governed by its members.
2017
AAA Housing for Older Australians- making it affordable, accessible, appropriate
COTA Australia 2017 National Policy Forum.
The key understanding that underpinned the entire day’s discussions is that secure housing is fundamental to wellbeing.
2017
Housing requirements for a ageing society
Various countries in the world have been experiencing a rapid ageing in population.
2017
Ideas for Change 2017: Extra Care Housing in Lincolnshire
With current housing models struggling to meet the needs of a
changing population now and for the future, students of the
School of Architecture and Design, School of Health and Social Care and School of Business, University of Lincoln were challenged with
understanding those needs and translating them into innovative
design ideas for Extra Care Housing in Lincolnshire.
This document is a develop
2017
Rise in Older Women Now Couch Surfing or Sleeping in Their Car
Imagine reaching the age of 55 and having to choose between couch surfing or sleeping in your car each night. This is the situation for thousands of older women in Australia.
Last year 1,618 women aged over 50 who presented at homelessness services were couch surfing according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.
This number has risen by 83% in the last four years.
2017
Aging in a New Age: Innovative Models for Senior Housing
In 10 years, the first of the 77 million baby boomers in the US will turn 80. That’s the age, say those involved in senior housing, where the intersection of the built environment and health is critical—where many begin to feel frail and need more support.
How are builders responding? And in what ways can homes that are suitable for older buyers be profitable for builders?
2017
Dwelling in the Golden Years: Experiments in Senior Living
Global populations are aging—according to the UN, by 2030 the number of citizens aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 56%, a figure which by 2050 is expected to double again, to a total of 2.1 billion seniors worldwide, skewed towards 'greying economies' such as those of the US and Europe.
2017
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