AUSTIN: The over 50s demographic is the most significant force for housing change. The ‘individuals’ generation is turning its back on retirement community compounds, and is seeking new forms of housing for the second half of their lives.
In a 10 part series, an outline of 10 of the alternatives is provided.
7. Dual key homes: Every family sized home built from now on should be designed to be readily transformed into separate dwellings. This helps create invisible density.