WASHINGTON DC: A trend is developing for downtown/central business district multigenerational residential projects to have elaborate roof top garden sanctuaries and allow public access.

The shared space is part of the “Building of Community” concept.

The garden space is shared by students, neighbors and residents as a “meditative precinct” and not “party central”.

It is about maximizing the area for relationship building, communication and quiet time under the stars…

This trend is covered in detail in the Seniors Housing Trends Text Book Series