PORTLAND: 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 11 part series, an outline of 11 of the alternatives is provided.
11. Re-purposing existing buildings: the exemplars of this trend includes factory conversions and the turning of a grain silo into apartments…