Scientists have discovered that living near trees is good for your health

LOS ANGELES: In a new paper a team of researchers present a compelling case for why urban neighborhoods filled with trees are better for your physical health.

The large study builds on a body of prior research showing the cognitive and psychological benefits of nature Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The five hundred and eighty-fourth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Astoria Cove, the premier mandatory affordable housing project of the de Blasio administration, will not qualify for a 421-a tax break under the newly passed version of Read More »

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Multigenerational suburb to be created with single planning decision

MELBOURNE: Melbourne is creating a new inner-city, river adjacent multigenerational residential suburb in a single planning decision.

A supersized application for six new towers in Fishermans Bend would see almost 1580 apartments constructed in a $600 million housing project south of the West Gate Freeway. Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

SAN DIEGO: 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 Read More »

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