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In compiling the pages of this
publication, one thing becomes certain:
This market crunch has done nothing
to slow the progressive ingenuity of the
industry.
New projects are finding
ways to break ground every day. Industry
professionals from all around the country
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by raising the bar on accessibility and comfort. The Tesoro Senior
Apartments, found on page 34, are a good example of universal
design integrated into a cozy community. Our featured assisted living
project, Judson Park by American Baptist Homes of the West, is
committed to providing quality care and service to their residents
On the other end of the spectrum, resort living remains a popular
option for many active adults. Take a look at the Resort-Style Living
Profile and see how La Costa Glen is providing those 62 and older
with safety and comfort in the picturesque hills outside San Diego.
For active adults looking for the finest amenities, the Carlsbad resort
provides beautifully.
So while the market continues to squeeze us all, some tighten
while others expand. To accommodate these diverse needs, positive
change continues to rise from the ground up.
Best,
Darren Davis
Editor
ddavis@penpubinc.com |
decidedly pinched economic environment.
The practice is adapting to accommodate changing needs, and the
projects and editorials featured in this issue are just a small example
of that fact.
One such adaptation is a shift towards the thrifty 2nd homebuyer.
As financial practicality takes center stage, affordable senior housing
projects have been given the spotlight as a viable destination for
new empty nesters. Opposed to market-rate homes, affordable living
projects are not as affected by a potential buyer’s inability to sell
their current home. City developers are building new and exciting
communities around these projects. The bland connotation of
“affordable” is now being made irrelevant.
As these new housing projects come to fruition, senior apartment
and assisted living developers have looked to set themselves apart
As a wise publisher once said, building is a verb; it’s important to
remember that homes are still being built and those homes need |
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