MVRDV to transform old army barracks into affordable housing

us-army-barracks-mannheim-germany-mvrdv-traumhaus-redefine-affordable-suburban-housing_dezeen_1568_1 WASHINGTON, D.C.: MVRDV has revealed its plans to redevelop a former US Army barracks in Mannheim, Germany, into a “village” of affordable housing.

The Dutch firm is working with housing producer Traumhaus – which translates as Dreamhouse – on the project, intended to offer an alternative Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crime BOSTON: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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Intergenerational art project breaks down barriers between young and old

Modern-Art-Painting-Bryce1 NEW YORK: Paint Pals, an intergenerational art project developed by Alive! in 2011, connects South West skilled nursing homes with local schools to provide residents and children with the chance to share interests and memories through painted postcards.

The project started five years ago when art workshop Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The two hundred and fifty-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.

Northstar Commercial Partners and Balfour Senior Living have started the development of a 1.56-acre parcel in Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood (2979 Uinta St.). The companies’ plans call for an Read More »

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